My main concern about this Bill is the cuts to social and community participation and capacity building. (Family or carer experience)

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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 Submission 2314

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Submission on the NDIS Amendment Bill

Name: ___________________________________

I am a: ☐ Disabled person x Family member / supporter ☐ Clinician / worker ☐ Other: ___________________

My main concern about this Bill is:

(Write a few words or sentences)

My main concern about this bill is the cuts to social and community participation and capacity building. Someone helpless and disabled needs assistance to get around and attend specialist appointments.

This Bill may affect me / people I support because:

(Dot points are fine)

● Limits them as they will be stuck at home and isolated from everyone. ● Limited to attend family functions and gatherings. ● The bill resets everyone’s funding equally but some may need more than others. Each case should be assessed individually.

One example from my experience (if you can):

(Optional)

I have seen people who have been restricted by lack of NDIS funds but really needed the support. I have seen how they have suffered with no quality of life.

National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 Submission 2314

What I want the committee to understand is:

(Your own words)

Just imagine a life of a disabled person, being in their shoes, helpless, no support and isolated. Is this a quality of life that you would be happy with?

My position on this Bill:

☐ I support it x I do not support it ☐ I have serious concerns

Because: Everyone is entitled to an equal opportunity and quality of life.