National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026

Submission 2256

I cannot emphasise enough how detrimental to so many people this bill will be if passed for following reasons. As it’s now difficult even without proposed changes making successful application via NDIS virtually impossible anyone accepted, vulnerable needing help not those ripping off bottom feeders! have tried times approved myself always asked supporting documentation due timeframe records destroyed after years provide what need. A husband Acquired Brain Injury also ASD ADHD Depression eldest son youngest daughter have ASD ADHD & depression . Luckily were approved funding has been godsend My husband children would alive today had they support carer job maintaining husband services though still do lot eldest son daughter having NDIS eased their reliance me which important struggle aging I own issues of supports able function society contribute economy running business workforce as well They’ve all challenges overcome wouldn’t possible without support grown confidence learnt skills different path without that support The suggestion expand automation just cost-saving tactic government and in no way beneficial fact detrimental needs services We know Centrelink Robodebt debarkle hasn’t fixed yet causing overpayments underpayments letting technology take place humans human service is ludicrous cutbacks allowing people with support choice independence dangerous vulnerable already impacting least cope health system can’t physical mental health certainly won’t more burden because these cutbacks Suicidal rates at an all time high worked psychiatric nurse did my husband disgusted understands disabilities If bundled together drug addicts schizophrenics etc. facilities impact going to be catastrophic.

National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026

Submission 2256 People with disabilities, especially involving learning and sensory issues are already not being taken seriously; people believe meltdowns are temper tantrums. Overstimulation is seen as ‘put-on’, popularly referred to disabled individuals in derogatory language such as “spazo’s & retards”; those benefiting financially often use these terms, suggesting potential misappropriation or misuse rather than genuine need. The cuts aren’t a solution—they merely appease those who can afford it, can serve as excuses allowing ministers to maintain appearances while shifting responsibility onto honest citizens. Perhaps there’s merit investigating those profiting unfairly from public funds instead.