‘Nightmare scenario for disabled people’: NDIS overhaul risks lives, advocates say

The GuardianWednesday, December 3, 2025 at 2:00:37 PM
‘Nightmare scenario for disabled people’: NDIS overhaul risks lives, advocates say
  • Advocates have raised alarms over significant changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will see support plans generated by a computer program, significantly reducing human oversight. This has been described as a 'nightmare scenario' for disabled individuals who rely on these services.
  • The shift to automated planning is concerning for many stakeholders, as it threatens the quality and personalization of support that NDIS participants currently receive. Critics argue that this approach could jeopardize the well-being and safety of vulnerable individuals.
  • This overhaul occurs amidst broader challenges facing the NDIS, including the closure of not-for-profit disability services due to unsustainable price caps, highlighting systemic issues within the scheme that could further impact service delivery and accessibility for those in need.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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