National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Submission 2678
Submission on the NDIS Amendment Bill
My name is , and my daughter is a current participant.
My main concern about this Bill is the impact it is having to individuals and their families by creating fear and uncertainty. The timing feels like a knee-jerk reaction without the appropriate time given to speak to participants, advocates and families.
This Bill may affect my daughter because:
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Losing funding will impact her wellbeing and independence.
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Without her current supports, maintaining or gaining employment would be greatly affected.
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If community participation support is reduced, it will make it more difficult for her to attend crucial medical/allied health appointments.
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This will also increase the isolation my daughter experiences and negatively impact her ability to attend community events and travel.
What I want the committee to understand is that the impact from the bill is far reaching, the consequences potentially affecting the health and wellbeing of individuals - especially vulnerable participants. The focus should be on cracking down on providers who exploit participants and their funding, as this is where the real cost blow out lies. It is a cop out to instead target vulnerable disabled Australians, because it is easier to do than fight large corporations.
I do not support this bill and recommend that it be withdrawn.