NDIS Reforms Consultation Hub

Overview

We want your feedback on proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

In the 2026-27 Budget the Australian Government announced changes to secure the future of the NDIS for people with permanent and significant disability. On 14 May 2026 the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill was introduced to Parliament.  

Further reform is needed to ensure the NDIS continues to transform lives through its support for people with disability and their families. The government is committed to working with the disability community and states and territories on these longer-term changes. 

Your feedback will help inform future changes to the NDIS.  

You can take part in one or more consultations, depending on what is relevant to you. 

What these consultations cover

In 2026, the government will consult the community on: 

• the design of the Inclusive Communities Fund 
• the design of a commissioning approach for home and living supports for Supported Independent Living (SIL) participants who need 24/7 support to ensure participants receive the best supports and address provider viability challenges 
• market reforms for social and community participation and capacity building activities to ensure genuinely inclusive activities are available in the market 
• updated new framework planning rules 
• a new eligibility process to determine access to the NDIS 
• a new support coordination and connection service

The government will also consult directly with the disability sector. This will include: 

• Disability Representative Organisations 
• NDIS Reform Advisory Committee 
• National Disability Insurance Agency advisory groups 
• experts  
• providers 
• health professionals and disability support workers. 

Why change is needed

The NDIS plays a critical role in supporting people with permanent and significant disability, but it continues to grow at a far higher rate than any other comparable program. 

The scale and distorted market structure of the NDIS are too often not providing high quality care to participants themselves. Costs are continuing to rise rapidly, driven by plan inflation and weaknesses in how the system currently operates. 

If left unchecked, this puts the long-term sustainability of the NDIS - and its ability to support future generations - at risk. 

The government’s plan to secure the future of the NDIS will be delivered through 4 pillars:  

• Fighting fraud and stopping rorts  
• Slowing rapid costs increases 
• Clearer eligibility requirements  
• Delivering quality services and support to participants 

These changes build on work underway to implement critical recommendations made by the Independent Review into the NDIS and the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. 

How consultation will work

Each consultation will be supported by a short, easy-to-understand paper explaining the proposed changes and how they fit into the broader reforms. These will be available in Auslan and Easy Read format.  

You can:  

• submit a video (including in Auslan) 
• respond by email  
• request a phone call to share your views.