National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Submission 3384
Submission on the NDIS Amendment Bill
I am: ☑ Person living with disability and chronic health conditions ☑ Community member / ally
My main concern about this Bill is:
I am concerned that this Bill may create further barriers for people with disability accessing the support they need. I am also concerned about what it means for people who fall through the cracks of existing systems and are already struggling without adequate support.
This Bill may affect me and others because:
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I live with disability and significant health challenges but do not qualify for NDIS support.
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I know firsthand how difficult it can be to manage daily life when support needs are real but do not fit neatly into eligibility criteria.
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Many people are already relying on overstretched health, housing, and community services because they cannot access the support they need elsewhere.
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If NDIS access becomes more restrictive or more difficult to navigate, more people may be left without meaningful assistance.
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The consequences are not just financial. They affect physical health, mental wellbeing, independence, housing stability, and participation in the community.
One example from my experience:
I live with ongoing health and disability-related challenges that have a significant impact on my daily life. Despite these difficulties, I am not eligible for NDIS support. This has shown me how vulnerable people can become when they need help but do not meet the requirements for assistance. It has also shown me how important it is that support systems remain accessible, fair, and focused on people’s actual needs rather than narrow definitions and administrative processes.
What I want the committee to understand is:
There are many Australians living with disability who are not on the NDIS but who are still affected by decisions made about disability support. We see the impact on our friends, family members, neighbours, and communities. We also understand how easily people can be left behind when support systems become more restrictive.
Disability policy should be guided by the lived experiences of disabled people and should recognise that support needs are complex, individual, and often change over time. Reforms should increase certainty, fairness, and access to support rather than creating additional barriers.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Submission 3384
My position on this Bill:
☑ I have serious concerns
Because:
I am concerned that the changes may reduce access to support for people who need it most and place additional pressure on individuals, families, carers, health services, and community organisations. I believe any reforms should strengthen protections and support for people with disability, not make assistance harder to obtain.
The strength of a society can be measured by how it treats people who need support. I urge the committee to ensure that any changes to the NDIS strengthen, rather than weaken, the ability of Australians with disability to live safe, independent, and meaningful lives.