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

Submission 2378

Inquiry: The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment

(Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026

Committee Secretary Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600

deeply concerned about proposals that may reduce funding for community participation and capacity-building supports. From what I have observed, these supports are not optional extras. They are the very supports that allow people with disability to engage with their communities, maintain relationships, pursue employment and continue building independence. When community participation supports are reduced, the consequences are often isolation, declining mental health and reduced opportunities to contribute to society. My concern is that these reforms risk treating these supports as discretionary spending rather than recognising them as essential investments in inclusion and quality of life. I urge the Committee to carefully consider the long-term human and social costs that may result from reducing these supports. Yours faithfully