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

Submission 2283

Hi this is my submission into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026.

I have been a participant of the NDIS now for 8 years and unlike others in my community I have the privilege p like most able bodied folk to be able to self advocate and speak and communicate for myself. For those of us submitting enquiries to this bill, it is important to acknowledge those in the disabled and chronically ill community who often rely most on supports through the NDIS who are unable to submit due to lack of accessibility or capacity.

After reviewing the details of this bill it is extremely concerning to firstly see the proposed changes to the NDIS, and secondly how these proposed changes will be approached and managed.

What this bill proposes will catastrophically affect myself and other participants.

For myself social and community access is an essential part of my plan, for my wellbeing and for my quality of life. Cutting this funding will affect my mental health, my physical health, my safety and my ability to contribute to the economy as a consumer.

Cutting funds it’s not the answer. Removing the ability for disabled folk to access the community through funding cuts with in both the social and community and capacity building support categories, is and will directly impact my goals and strides I’ve made towards my own autonomy and independence, as well as my ability to contribute as an active member of society rather than a burden of the already strained allied and public health sector.

Areas of revision as alternative to cutting funding to participants are looking into the efficacy of providers and current support work wages specifically for those without any training or qualifications.

The changes proposed by the bill regards assessments and eligibility are also not ethical and a blatant disregard for the complexity of what it means to be disabled. There is no reassurance for participants regarding the changes proposed in this bill. Vague outlines of The implementation and execution of the changes proposed in this bill are creating harm to the community as a whole and to the individual. It is clear that further consulting from the disabled community is imperative. Listening to disabled voices and collaborating with participants is the only way sustainable and long-lasting positive change to the NDIS can be obtained. For myself and others in the disabled community this is not about money, this is not about an objection to reform. This is about having a say, a hand, an input into our own lives and wellbeing. (Which is a human right). Lives that when allowed space to thrive will alternately help and create a positive impact on the wider community and economy.

Stop making decisions without and for us, when we are here ready to collaborate for not only our own benefit but for all parties involved.

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

Submission 2283

Thank you