National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Submission 30
To the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee,
I am writing to strongly oppose the proposed NDIS reforms currently before Parliament.
I am both a parent of a child with significant disabilities and a support worker within the disability sector. I live this system every single day from both sides, and I can say honestly that these reforms are causing enormous fear and anxiety within the disability community.
The NDIS is not excess spending or a luxury. For many families, it is the difference between surviving and collapsing. The supports funded through the NDIS allow disabled people to participate in the community, access therapies, maintain routines, remain safely housed, and give carers the ability to continue functioning without complete burnout.
My own experience raising a child with disability has shown me how exhausting and isolating this journey already is. Families are already fighting constantly for basic supports, assessments, therapies and understanding. These reforms feel like another attack on vulnerable Australians who are already stretched beyond capacity.
As someone working in disability support, I also see firsthand how essential these services are. Good support workers do far more than “take people out” or supervise tasks. We prevent crises, reduce hospital admissions, support emotional regulation, assist with independence, and provide consistency for people whose lives can become extremely destabilised without proper support.
I understand the government needs to address fraud and misuse within the NDIS. I fully support stronger action against organised crime, fraudulent providers, and people exploiting the system for profit. However, the solution should be targeted enforcement and better regulation — not reducing supports or creating additional barriers for legitimate participants and families already under immense pressure.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Submission 30
The current conversation around the NDIS has become increasingly focused on cost, while ignoring the human impact. Disabled Australians are not budget burdens. They are people deserving of dignity, safety, support and inclusion.
These reforms risk pushing more families into crisis, increasing pressure on hospitals, mental health systems, carers, housing services and emergency supports. Removing or restricting early and adequate support does not save money long term — it simply shifts the cost elsewhere while causing immense harm to people’s lives.
I urge the Committee to listen carefully to disabled people, carers, families and frontline workers before proceeding with reforms that could have devastating consequences for vulnerable Australians.
Thank you for considering my submission.