NDIS bill threatens girlfriend's access to community and health (Family or carer experience)

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

Submission 2763

To whom it may concern,

My name is , I currently live in West Footscray, and I am writing this submission on behalf of my girlfriend, Z. Z is an amazing person, she is bright, funny and incredibly kind. Z is an NDIS participant, and because of the potentially disastrous impact the new NDIS bill would have on her quality of life, I strongly oppose it. The NDIS has allowed Z to accomplish so many things, from being able to get out of the house and get her groceries, to finding and being a key part of a wonderful community of other disabled people. Without the support currently available to her only through the NDIS, Z would lose her access to the community, would likely become house-bound and her health would suffer. The impact of her disabilities would increase in severity. I am worried for this wonderful person, who I love and care about, suffering and losing any kind of quality of life as a result of this bill. I am worried about her health and well-being declining to a point from which she will not be able to recover. This bill is harmful; it should not be passed by parliament in its current form. This submission barely scratches the surface of what I would like to say, however I have not had the time to write a more detailed one.

I will reiterate: this bill is nothing but harmful in its current form, please do not allow it to pass into law.

Regards,

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