NDIS New Framework Planning Consultation
Friday 23 January
PWDA recognises that news about major NDIS changes can land differently for different people. Some members of our community may be feeling worried or overwhelmed. Others may be waiting to understand what these changes mean for them. However you are feeling right now, PWDA wants to support people with disability to meaningfully engage with the Australian Government’s NDIS New Framework Planning consultation announced today, Friday 23 January 2026.
This consultation matters because it directly affects the supports many people rely on every day to live, work and participate in community life.
Important changes like this require time, support and accessible information for people with disability to understand what is being proposed and to respond in meaningful ways. This includes careful consideration of when and how information is released, and how communities are supported to engage. PWDA has consistently called for disability-affirming, trauma-informed and community-centred approaches to NDIS communication and consultation. We remain concerned that these principles are not always reflected in how major changes are announced.
We also acknowledge this consultation comes with a large volume of information to review, understand and respond to, including factsheets, a discussion paper, reports and explanatory documents.
PWDA has our experts dedicating their time to understanding these materials, guided by our core principles – and of course by you – for our submission and response:
Your knowledge and experience are key to how we will respond. Today, our immediate priorities are clear:
We will also be working closely with other Disability Representative Organisations so we can share information, coordinate our responses and, as a community, to have a strong and coordinated approach in this consultation.
While we are still reviewing the information provided so far, some key questions are already emerging, including:
PWDA will be working with you and moving quickly over the six-week consultation period. We will be analysing the documents, engaging directly with government, and listening to our members to develop a strong, evidence-based submission grounded in your voices, experiences and expertise.
If you are a NDIS participant, PWDA member or person with disability we invite you to share your initial thoughts through our short survey. This is a first step in shaping PWDA’s advocacy and consultation response.
We want to be clear: PWDA is in your corner. We will continue centring your experiences and advocating for a Scheme that works for the people it is meant to support.
Complete the survey below or click here to open the survey in a new window.
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https://pwd.org.au/pwda-statement-ndis-new-framework-planning-consultation/
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