Submission on the NDIS Amendment Bill

I am:

• ☐ Disabled person
• X Family member / supporter
• X Clinician / worker
• ☐ Other: ___________

My Background and involvement with the NDIS:

Background:

• I have a son with a disability.
• Since his birth before he was born had significant difficulties, since then developed an incredibly deep appreciation of deeply appreciated the support provided via the NDIS. necessary therapies such as physiotherapy speech therapy feeding occupational therapy other necessary services to exceed expectations. to attend mainstream schooling thrive academically make friends even run around everyday blessed him. as progressed we now using less - less therapy less funding & less support in many ways believe this reflects how scheme designed work. after countless appointments therapies assessments navigating system own son realised everyone has ability knowledge capacity do this navigated disability can feel full-time job without right team things quickly fall apart reason became support worker through my seen that everyone someone advocating them maximise available not every one does.

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

Submission 2259

Several participants I support have psychosocial disabilities. One participant in particular presents extremely well and was able to advocate for herself during her review meeting. Unfortunately, what decision-makers did not see were the days and weeks where her condition significantly impacts her functioning. These are periods where I genuinely worry about her safety, wellbeing, and the wellbeing of those around her. These are the moments planners and decision-makers often do not see. This is only one example of someone who- without appropriate supports-could become socially isolated, experience worsening mental health, and require significantly more intensive intervention later. I have seen the successes of the system, and now my work has shown me how the system can be failing people.The above participant had her funding cut in a reviewandnowiscramblingtopullherlifetogether.Thiscaseisnotanabnormalityandasoflatehasbecome thenorm. My position on this Bill: ☐ Isupportit ☒ Idonotsupport it ☑ Ihaveseriousconcerns Because: IfthisBillproceedsinawaythatreducesaccesstosupports,sometheparticipantsIassist mayno longerhavethefundingrequiredtoleavethierhomes.Theymayloseacceso simpleactivitiesmanypeopletakeforgranted-goingforcacoffee.visitingthe libraryorparticipatingintheircommunity.I donot support thisthisBil becauseIdowant others to havewhatmysonreceived:astrong supponetworkopportunities tobuilt independence,andabilitytobecomeactiveands contributingmembersofsociety.Mysonso’s ability tousebuild skills access community was easier…hehadme,hismother.Butwhatoftosewhodon’thavedamilyorfriends helpthemgetout.It is not an obligation for parents tokarefofhos over18andanown seenthecaseswhere thesepeopler abandonedbecause they are int he“too hard basket”fort heirinformalsupports. Also have serious concerns becausethes changes do only impact people with disability-theyimpactfamilies,carersandsupporthnetworkaswell.If supportsareducedforeoplewithpsychosocialdisabilitiesorperticipantsloset funding that enables them simply leave house and engage their communities,vulnerable individuals risk becoming isolated overwhelmed powerless.

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

Submission 2259 I strongly believe these impacts will extend beyond the individual participant. Families, nighbours, carers, moral support workers, and communities will ultimately absorb the consequences, leading to increased burnout and greater strain on already stretched support systems.