The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is set to slash funding for certain services, potentially leaving participants with a funding gap. The proposed changes, revealed on Thursday, aim to curb the scheme's annual growth and save $36.2 billion over four years.
Among those affected is a Geelong boy whose lifesaving care is at risk. The cuts could impact essential support for participants, with the health minister granted new powers to reduce funding for support categories and alter NDIS rules without state or territory approval for the first 12 months.
The changes have sparked concern among disability advocates, who warn that vulnerable individuals may face significant gaps in their care. The federal government insists the measures are necessary to ensure the scheme's sustainability.
