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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.

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Introduction to NDIS Changes

The Australian Government is working to improve the NDIS for everyone involved, including participants, their families and carers.

‘Getting the NDIS back on Track’ Bill

To make the NDIS better, the government introduced changes to the NDIS Act. The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Act 2024 (Amending Act) commenced on 3 October. These changes will help improve the NDIS now and in the future.

 You can find out more about  the changes the Amending Act makes to the NDIS Act and the ongoing legislative process on our Changes to the NDIS Act page.

Key Actions for 2024 and 2025

All governments are committed to working with people with disability to make Australia more inclusive, accessible and safe for people with disability. Governments will do this through progressing these key disability reforms. A Disability Reform Roadmap has been created which demonstrates the key actions the government will take across 2024 and 2025 to deliver commitments for the disability and NDIS reform agenda.

Visit the Disability and Carers page to learn more about the key actions and the Disability Reform Roadmap 2024 and 2025.

Visit the Disability Reform Roadmap 2024 and 2025 to view the roadmap.

Engagement

We asked for your feedback on what goods and services should be NDIS supports via the Draft List of NDIS Supports consultation.

An evaluation process of the consultation on the draft lists of NDIS supports has been completed. The Consultation on the Draft Lists of NDIS Supports Report  now available. To access the report, visit Consultation on the Draft Lists of NDIS Supports Report. Visit DSS Engage to learn more about the consultation.

Stay Updated

The Department of Social Services (DSS) and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) are working together to improve the NDIS. You can find the latest updates on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Join NDIA Participant First

You can help make the NDIS better by joining Participant First. The NDIA wants your ideas and feedback.

NDIS Community Conversations

Join our events to share ideas and learn about NDIS improvements.

We hosted a series of NDIS Reform Community Catch Ups, where participants connected, shared their thoughts and learn about the latest updates to the NDIS. These events provided a platform for direct engagement with policymakers and community members. We have more events planned both in person and online and we invite you to join us.

Your voice matters in shaping the future of the NDIS, so be part of the conversation and help improve services and support for people with disability.

NDIS Reform Community Catch Ups

Minister Shorten hosted events in May and June 2024 to talk about NDIS changes. Here’s when and where they were:

  • Sydney morning tea was held Wednesday 8 May
  • Canberra event was held Wednesday 15 May
  • Perth morning tea was held Tuesday 21 May
  • Brisbane morning tea was held Friday 24 May
  • Online NDIS Community catch up was held Wednesday 5 June.

Read the summaries of the NDIS Reform Community Catch Ups.

You can view a video of the NDIS Reform Community Catch Ups with Auslan translation.

NDIS Review Town Halls

We held Town Hall meetings about the NDIS Review across Australia. These events shared more about the review’s suggestions. Visit our NDIS Review Town Halls page for event videos and summaries.

NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee

The Australian Government is setting up the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Evidence Advisory Committee (EAC). The EAC will give independent expert advice to Government on the suitability of supports for funding under the NDIS. The EAC will be set up by July 2025 and meet several times each year. Visit our EAC page for more information about the EAC and its sub-committees.

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