Submission 95
Submission — National Disability Insurance
Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for
Future Generations) Bill 2026
My name is and with the help of my support worker, I am writing regarding the proposed changes to the NDIS. I have an intellectual disability, Autism Level 2, and congenital microcephaly. I have lived with these conditions since birth and I am now 38 years old. I have been on the NDIS for the past two years and the supports I receive have made a significant difference to my life, especially the supports that help me in my home and in the community. The support workers who assist me help me build confidence, maintain routines, access the community safely, and participate in everyday
Submission 95 life in ways that would otherwise be extremely difficult for me. These supports are not extras. They are essential to my wellbeing, independence, and mental health. Without appropriate supports, I would become isolated very quickly. I would struggle to leave my home, my confidence would decline, and both my mental and physical health would suffer. Community access is extremely important for people like me, not only for practical reasons but because it helps us stay connected, included, and emotionally well. I am concerned about the proposed changes to the NDIS and what they may mean for people with disabilities who rely on these supports to function safely and consistently in daily life. I do not feel that the changes have been clearly explained in a way that participants and families can properly understand. Many people are anxious and uncertain about what the future
Submission 95 may look like. I am also concerned that changes may proceed before adequate foundational supports exist outside of the NDIS. Many people already struggle to access suitable services, therapies, and disability supports in the broader system. Removing or reducing support before alternatives are genuinely available could leave vulnerable people without the help they need. The NDIS has given me greater stability, confidence, and connection to the world around me. I ask the committee to carefully consider the real human impact these changes may have on people with disabilities and their families. I respectfully ask the committee to delay or reject changes that may reduce essential supports until proper safeguards and foundational supports are in place, and to ensure people with disabilities are genuinely listened to before major decisions about their
Submission 95 lives are made. Thank you for considering my submission.