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 19 August 2026, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 was passed by the Parliament. The Bill received Royal Assent on 20 August 2026 and became the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Act 2026.

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.

All consultations have now closed for 2026.

The feedback received through consultation is helping to inform future changes to the NDIS. Reports summarising what we heard from the community during consultation will be made available.

What these consultations covered

In 2026, the government consulted with 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
updated new framework planning rules
a new eligibility process to determine access to the NDIS
a new support coordination and connection service

The Government has decided to defer public consultation on market reforms for social and community participation and capacity building activities following stakeholder feedback on the volume of consultation underway. The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing will provide further updates on timing for public consultation in the coming months.

The government is also continuing to consult directly with the disability sector. This includes:

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 worked

Each consultation was supported by a short, easy-to-understand paper explaining the proposed changes and how they fit into the broader reforms. Auslan and Easy Read formats are available.

Submissions were accepted by: 