Submissions

Shut Out Again: Dismembering Inclusion through Community Participation Cuts “Institutions are not defined by their size, but by the extent to which people lose control over their own lives.” John O'Brien Abstract: This document critically examines the proposed reductions to Social, Civic and Community Participation (SCCP) funding within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and explores the broader structural implications these reforms may have for disabled people,

A Critical Analysis of Supported Independent Living Reform, Shared Support Models, and the Future of Individualised Disability Support Under the NDIS “An institution is not created by the shape of the building. It’s created by who holds the power, and what kind of power they hold.” Dave Hingsberger Abstract: This document critically examines the proposed commissioning of Supported Independent Living (SIL) within the context of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amend

Abstract: This essay is a response to the Department of Social Services' 2025 consultation on the NDIS Support Rules, challenging the current use of prescriptive support lists to determine what constitutes a funded NDIS support under Section 10 of the NDIS Act. It argues that the list-based approach is overly rigid, lacks transparency, and undermines participant autonomy, particularly for individuals with complex needs. Instead, the paper proposes a principles-based approach