Concern over NDIS burden shift onto families
Local Ipswich News article: UNPAID carers could be forced to cut their working hours or take on greater caring responsibilities following the passage of controversial changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, according to Australia’s peak carers body. Carers Australia has joined disability advocates in raising concerns about the NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026, warning reductions in funded supports risk shifting responsibility onto families and unpaid carers.