Australians with Down’s syndrome among those to suffer most from proposed NDIS cuts government analysis says
The Australian government is proposing significant cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which could disproportionately affect individuals with Down's syndrome and other disabilities. A report indicates that funding for social activities may be halved, impacting participants' ability to engage in community life. Advocates argue that these cuts are particularly harsh given the rising cost of living and the essential support these services provide.
- ▪The government plans to reduce NDIS funding by 50% for social, civic, and community participation budgets by the end of 2027.
- ▪Approximately 600,000 individuals are expected to remain on the NDIS after the proposed changes.
- ▪The report highlights that individuals with visual impairment, psychosocial disabilities, and Down's syndrome will be the most affected by these funding cuts.
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The federal government is hoping to cut the cost of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which it has forecast to double in 10 years without intervention. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPView image in fullscreenThe federal government is hoping to cut the cost of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which it has forecast to double in 10 years without intervention. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPNational disability insurance schemeAustralians with Down’s syndrome among those to suffer most from proposed NDIS cuts government analysis says‘It’s heartless to cut supports we need to leave the house, work and study at a time when the cost of living has dramatically increased’, advocate says Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sarah Basford Canales and Dan…
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