Our reports

2 community members meeting with a Reference Group member. Above the 2 community members is a speech bubble that shows a problem icon.

The Reference Group connected with the community to find out about issues that affect them.

A Reference Group member meeting with an NDIA worker. Above them is a speech bubble that shows a problem icon.

The Reference Group members shared these issues with the NDIA.

What did the reports talk about?

A government building, an NDIS plan and a magnifying glass.

The Australian Government checked the NDIS to find out what:

  • worked well
  • could be better.

They call it the NDIS Review.

A worried face, a person with their hands on their head and a thought bubble that shows a change icon.

Reference Group members shared that some participants worry about how the NDIS Review might change their supports.

This includes their home and living supports.

A group of participants. 2 of them are raising their hands.

Participants are people with disability who take part in the NDIS.

A support worker holding a clipboard. There are 3 participants next to them.

An idea from the NDIS Review suggests that one support worker should support 3 participants.

A cross and a hand choosing between 3 options.

Participants worry that this will limit their choice and control.

An NDIS plan with a magnifying glass, a lightbulb and a change icon.

Members also shared that there needs to be clear information about:

  • the ideas from the NDIS Review
  • what might change as a result of these ideas.

A house and an accessibility icon with a cross next to it.

Members explained there is not enough accessible housing in some areas.

A person in a wheelchair washing dishes.

When housing is accessible it:

  • supports what you need
  • is easy to move around in.

A person pointing at themselves. Above them is a house with a problem icon.

This includes accessible housing for people with psychosocial disability.

Someone supporting another person. Above them is a brain icon and a thought bubble that shows a sad face inside.

A psychosocial disability affects your mental health.

It can affect how you:

  • think
  • feel
  • deal with other people.

A thumbs up and a stack of calendars.

Members also explained that it’s important for people with psychosocial disability to get supports that last a long time.

A person with their hands on their head. Next to them is a worried face.

Members shared that they worry for people with disability in the justice system.

A prison building, a gavel, a police officer and a law document.

Our justice system includes:

  • prisons
  • the courts
  • police
  • the law.

A person in the justice system meeting an officer at a desk. There is a cross next to the officer.

It can be harder for people with disability in the justice system to contact the NDIS for supports.