Concerns regarding reduced NDIS support for people with disabilities (Participant experience)

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

Submission 339

To whom it may concern 22.5.2026

My name is                            ,  I live in South Australia and

have taught, worked with and supported people with various disabilities before the NDIS and with the NDIS in place for more than 25 years. Support that is accurately tailored to the needs and aspirations of a person with a disability gives that person dignity and the belief that they matter and the belief that they can contribute to society. With this bill the Labour Government shows a very clear disregard for people with a

disability,  favouring  registered  services  over  people's

own agency and choice. Money from the NDIS will flow into the coffers of services and not providing the much needed support for people struggling and in need of support.

This leaves disabled people discouraged and very scared and unsure about what this new law would mean for their lives. It would mean the NDIS wouldn’t work the same way as it does now.

It will be harder to get support from the NDIS, there law

will be changed  to emphasise  saving money and

evidence that applies to whole groups of people when deciding which supports to provide. Many people will stop getting support from the NDIS. There will be a new definition of functional capacity and

new    rules   about    trying     all

appropriate treatment   that   might      alleviate

your disability If you stay on the NDIS you will only get support for some parts of your disability, your plan will only cover disabilities that are accepted by the NDIA

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

Submission 339

The money in your NDIS plan will not need to be the same as the cost of the support you need, the Minister can decide to provide less funding Some supports will be capped, this might look like a

maximum  level or support, or a maximum  ratio  of

support Disabled people will lose choice and control over their

supports. There  will be a new  definition  of NDIS

providers and the minister will have the power to set

prices. The  minister has  said he intends  to make

assistance with daily life something you need to use a registered provider for. The NDIA will have new powers to investigate and fine people when they think they have done the wrong thing

This  bill  is clearly not about the well being of Australian

citizens but more about government and government agency power. I care deeply about people with disability and value their unique contributions to our society. To put the responsibility back onto mothers and families or force them to stay at home is not right and I ask that this bill is given more scrutiny before it is passed.

Sincerely