08 August 2024
Draft lists of NDIS supports have been released
The federal government wants to change the rules about what you can use NDIS funds for. They have created draft rules, which list what supports you can and cannot use NDIS money for. We are calling the draft rules on what NDIS funds cannot be used for the “no” lists.
Why this matters
PWDA is worried that these changes could be bad for some people with disability and NDIS participants. We are worried they could impact your access to supports and the creative and cost-effective ways you use your NDIS funds. We need to know what you think about these draft rules. Your feedback is important! It will help us tell the federal government what supports we need NDIS money for and what changes they need to make to these draft rules.
Have your say
We want you to answer 5 questions. We need your answers by Monday 12 August so we can tell the government what we heard. You can write your answers in this form:
You can also give your feedback to PWDA by:
- Phone – 1800 422 015
- Email – pwd@pwd.org.au
Remember, nothing is changing yet
The government cannot make changes until there are changes to the law. This means politicians need to agree. We have time to tell them how we feel and try and stop any changes we believe will have a negative impact on NDIS participants and people with disability.
What is on the “no” lists?
Below are some examples of what the draft rules say you cannot use NDIS funds for. To see the complete lists and learn more, visit the Department of Social Services (DSS) consultation page.
- Aids and equipment for study
- Equipment to perform a job
- Support to find and stay in a job
- Adaptive clothing
- Period products
- Prescription glasses
- Sex work and sex toys
- Cosmetic treatments
- Hair washing services
- Takeaway food and food delivery
- Vehicle purchases and non-disability/accessibility modification repairs
- Housing modifications
- Lawn mowing, gardening support or gutter cleaning
- Gym membership or fitness/personal training support
- Expenses for concerts, theatre or sporting events
- Internet costs
- Non-SDA rental costs
- Travel and accommodation
Tell the federal government how you feel
You can give your feedback directly to DSS by:
• Completing the DSS online survey
• Emailing DSS via NDISConsultations@dss.gov.au
• Requesting a callback on 1300 653 227
• Sending your feedback to DSS by post at NDIS Consultations, GPO Box 9820, Canberra ACT 260