NDIS reforms
The Australian Government is committed to making improvements to the NDIS for all participants, their families, and carers.
The Independent Review of the NDIS (NDIS Review) looked at how to make sure the NDIS and the broader disability supports around it work well for the people with disability who depend on them.
The NDIS Review looked at the NDIS design, how it works, and how to make sure it can continue into the future. It considered how the NDIS can work better for people with permanent and significant disability.
An overarching goal of the NDIS Review was to put people with disability back at the centre of the NDIS and to create a sustainable NDIS for future generations.
The Australian Government is carefully considering the recommendations in the final reports of both the NDIS Review and the Disability Royal Commission before providing its responses.
Careful sequencing of any changes is needed to ensure important foundations are in place before broader reforms occur.
The Australian Government is committed to working collaboratively with states and territories and the disability community to progress the required reform.
NDIS Community Catch Ups
Minister Shorten is hosting a series of events in May where he will answer your questions about NDIS reform.
- Sydney morning tea: Wednesday 8 May at 10:45am (AEST)
- Canberra: Wednesday 15 May at 7:00pm (AEST)
- Perth morning tea: Tuesday 21 May at 10:45am (AWST)
- Brisbane morning tea: Friday 24 May at 10:45am (AEST)
NDIS Review Town Halls
The department supported Minister Shorten to deliver a series of NDIS Review Town Hall events across Australia. These sessions offered the disability community the opportunity to learn more about the recommendations of the NDIS Review.
See our NDIS Review Town Halls page for information about these events, including event recordings, summaries and frequently asked questions.
‘Getting the NDIS Back on Track’ Bill
The Australian Government introduced changes to the NDIS Act that will enable future improvements to the NDIS and strengthen the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
See our Changes to the NDIS Act page for more information.
Correction to Explanatory Memorandum
Correction to the Explanatory Memorandum to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No.1) Bill 2024. Corrections relate to a small number of typographical errors in Schedule 1. The correction will be tabled in Parliament on 14 May 2024.
To contact the department
Email: enquiries@dss.gov.au
Phone: 1300 653 227
Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5pm (AEST).
If you are Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech impairment, you can use the National Relay Service to contact the department.
Website: accesshub.gov.au/nrs-helpdesk
Phone: 1800 555 660
If you are more comfortable having a conversation in a language other than English, you can use the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 and tell them you want to speak to the Department of Social Services on 1300 653 227.
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