This information was made by Inclusion Australia.
Where we say ‘we’ it means Inclusion Australia.
It is about changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme or NDIS.
We made this information to
- Help people understand the changes
- Share information in an accessible way.
This does not mean we agree with all the changes.
It means we believe people should have good and clear information.
We will keep sharing updates as new information comes out.
Hard words are in bold.
We explain what they mean.
It is a good idea to read this document with support.
If you have any questions about this document please email
What we agree with
Mark Butler is the Australian Government Minister for the NDIS.
On Wednesday 22 April he gave a big speech.
In the speech he talked about changes to the NDIS.
We agree with some parts of what needs to change.
- People with disability and their families must not be blamed for fraud
Fraud means lying to get something you are not allowed to have like money or gifts.
- Keep choice and access to trusted supports
- Not leave anyone worse off.
We agree that people with disability and families must be included in decisions about changes to the NDIS.
We will work hard to make sure people with an intellectual disability and families get a say in the changes.
What will happen next
Minister Butler talked about lots of changes in his speech.
It will take some time for the community to understand what the changes mean for people with disability and families.
The government has made Easy Read information about the main changes.
You can read it by going to
www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/securing-the-ndis-for-future-generations?language=en
We understand the government will make changes to the law that controls how the NDIS works.
The new law will be introduced to the Australian Parliament in the second week of May 2026.
The new law is called the Securing the NDIS for Future Generations Bill.
We are asking the government to share the changes to the law with the disability community as soon as possible.
What we want to see now
The government must be open and clear about how the changes will happen
We are asking the government to
- Share draft laws
- Give people with disability and families time to respond
- Listen to what the disability community says about the changes and act on what they say.
Changes to the NDIS must work with the recommendations from the
- Disability Royal Commission
- NDIS Review
People must keep the supports they need.
New supports must be ready before anyone is moved off the NDIS.
Inclusion Australia will keep working with people with an intellectual disability and families to make sure the changes do not leave anyone worse off.
You can download this Easy Read information here (or click below).