National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Submission 2377
I have a disability, however it does not require NDIS support, and I also have a close friend who lives with an intellectual disability. I feel strongly connected to this issue through both my personal experiences and my professional background. I have worked in the disability, aged care, and mental health sectors in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) as a Disability Support Worker and a Supported Independent Living (SIL) House Manager.
I do not support this Bill and respectfully urge the Government to withdraw the NDIS Amendment Bill.
My primary concern is that the proposed changes would increase administrative requirements and introduce stricter timeframes for communication and responses. These changes are not client-focused and place additional responsibility on people with disability and their support networks, rather than improving accountability within the system. The administrative burden is already significant, as demonstrated by the complexity of preparing submissions such as this one.
I am also concerned that many people living with disability are unaware of this Bill and the ways it could affect their lives. As a result, they are unable to effectively advocate for themselves or exercise genuine self-determination in decisions that directly impact them.
Further concerns include communication accessibility, the potential loss of essential supports, reduced opportunities for community participation, and the proposed “Not Contactable” and participant engagement rules. These measures risk disproportionately affecting people who already face barriers to communication, engagement, and access to services.