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

Submission 3804

To the Committee,

My name is and I am writing to oppose the proposed NDIS Amendment Bill.

I am proud to be the aunt of a young boy who receives support through the NDIS. Watching him grow has shown me just how much determination children with disabilities and their families need every single day. It has also shown me how life-changing the right support can be.

One thing I think is often missing from discussions about disability funding is the impact it has on the people around the child. When a child has unmet needs, the entire family feels it. Parents are stretched beyond capacity, siblings make sacrifices, extended family step in where they can, and everyone worries about what the future will look like.

I have watched my nephew’s family fight incredibly hard to get him the support he needs. None of this has been easy. Every assessment, therapy appointment, report and application has required time, energy and persistence.

The NDIS has not removed those challenges, but it has provided a pathway forward. It has given my nephew access to supports that are helping him develop important life skills and participate more fully in the world around him.

As his aunty, I have seen the relief that comes when a family finally receives help after years of trying to manage alone. I have also seen the fear and uncertainty that comes whenever funding or support is threatened.

I worry that decisions being made about the NDIS are being discussed in terms of budgets and costs, while forgetting the real people affected by those decisions. Behind every funding package is a child, a family and a future.

My nephew deserves the opportunity to grow, learn and reach his potential. His family deserves to know that the support he relies on will still be there when he needs it.

I urge the Committee to protect the NDIS and reject changes that would reduce support for children with disabilities and the families who care for them.

Yours sincerely,