Dietitians Australia thanks the Community Affairs Legislation Committee for the opportunity to provide a response to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 (‘the Bill’).

We understand the importance of ensuring the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is sustainable for future generations. However, without adequate safeguards in place, we are concerned that participants rights to access and receive high-quality nutrition support will be compromised by cost containment.

Accredited Practising Dietitians support one of the most fundamental activities of daily living, eating and drinking, for people whose disability directly impairs their capacity to do so safely, adequately, and independently. Dietitians Australia perceives the proposed changes will narrow eligibility, move away from individualised approaches and reduce access to capacity building supports at the discretion of the Minister of the day. This departs from the fundamental principles of the scheme and raises questions about participant choice, control, access and ultimately safety due to underfunding supports.

To learn more, please download our full submission.