National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Submission 2556
To Whom It May Concern,
I am a carer and family member to and NDIS participant (child) and disabled person trying to gain access as a participant (husband).
I wish to formally express my opposition to the proposed changes contained within the
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future
Generations) Bill 2026.
While I support the need for accountability, sustainability and fraud prevention within the NDIS, I do not support reforms that may reduce access to essential supports, create additional barriers for participants, weaken review and appeal rights, or shift the scheme away from its original purpose of providing reasonable and necessary support to Australians living with disability.
I am particularly concerned about:
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eligibility thresholds not having been written before this consultation period
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as a multiply disabled household we are in a constant state of stress and confusion over what is happening with the NDIS, what “evidence” we are required to provide and the fact that our funding could be taken away, reduced of denied with one phone call
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limitations on reviews and appeals
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mistakes will be an inevitable part of making major changes and it is unjust to remove the right to appeal changes that do not meet the participants needs
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people’s lives and also their functional capacity changes, they should not be stuck with an outdated plan that is rolled over without the option to request a review
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the required to exhaust treatment options before they are eligible for the scheme
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What does this mean? Who decides this? NDIS is not a medical model, doctors are not writing plans, who is deciding what all the treatment options are? Currently my husband is being required to provide evidence from specialist Doctors that medical management cannot help any further, however if all decisions will be made within the NDIA without supporting evidence from Doctors and other health professionals, how can it be decided that all treatment options are exhausted.
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this approach also does not take into account the dynamic nature of disabilities, co- occuring conditions or the participant’s life circumstances
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a single functional capacity assessment tool determining access to the scheme
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this does not take into account dynamic disability and fluctuating capacity
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these assessments are designed to be completed with a qualified allied health professional, will the NDIS be supporting this?
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this does not take into account life circumstances
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the risk of supports being removed before the replacements in the community are up and running
The NDIS was established to provide dignity, independence and equitable participation for people living with disability. The current Amendment Bill appears to seek to greatly reduce the independence and community participation of participants. Any reforms must be
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Submission 2556
developed transparently, in genuine consultation with participants, carers, families, providers and advocacy groups.
I urge the Government and the Senate Committee to reconsider these proposed changes, undertake broader consultation, and ensure that no participant is disadvantaged by reforms introduced in the name of sustainability.
The NDIS must remain participant-focused, fair, transparent and accessible for current and future generations.