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

Submission 4056

RE: NDIS inquiry

to whom it may concern,

    i am writing about my ndis support’s for a submission. Due to my intellectual

 disability, i rely heavily on funded assistance to manage my daily life, my health,

and my ability to participate in the community. These supports are essential for my

wellbeing, and without them, i am unable to function safely or independently.

    i am an ndis participant, and i require ongoing support to manage the health

issues directly related to my disability. these supports are critical to maintaining my

 stability and preventing further decline. they are not optional — they are necessary

 for me to live with any sense of security or quality of life.

    i also need assistance to build a circle of friends and maintain social interaction.

because of my disability, i cannot achieve this on my own. Without support, i have

become isolated, and i have lost the social connection that is vital for my emotional

wellbeing and sense of belonging.

The recent reduction in my funding has had a severe and harmful impact. I am no

longer able to participate in the therapies i need for my disability. One of the most

 significant losses has been speech therapy. I require speech therapy to

communicate effectively, but due to the lack of funding, i cannot access this therapy

 at all. This has caused a noticeable decline in my communication skills and has

made everyday interactions much more difficult and distressing. I need personal

support too. I have issues managing money and have had the main responsibility

handed to the Trustee who pays my bills and gives me pocket money. I also have

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

Submission 4056

difficulties with healthy eating and exercise routines. My support workers try the

best they can but I need more Dietician support as I can’t make good food choices.

I also require regular access to a psychologist. Because of my disability, I rely

heavily on my partner and my best friend to talk about issues that arise, but this is

not sustainable or appropriate. I need professional support to manage my mental

health, process challenges, and prevent emotional overwhelm. Without

psychological support, I am left without a safe outlet or guidance.

Without these supports, my mental health deteriorates rapidly. I feel depressed, unmotivated, isolated, and hopeless. The absence of essential therapies and social support’s leaves me struggling every day, and I am unable to cope with the challenges of my disability on my own. The impact on my wellbeing is serious, ongoing, and deeply distressing.

The support’s I need are fundamental to my health, my communication, my social connection, and my overall quality of life. Without them, I am left in a vulnerable and declining state.

Thank you for taking the time to understand the seriousness of my circumstances. I hope this letter clearly conveys how critical these supports are and the severe impact their absence has on my life.

Please find attached a submission for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026.

Thank you