THE latest NDIS quarterly report highlights results of reform to better support all participants, as well as ensure the scheme’s sustainability for generations to come.
The December report shows the NDIS is supporting more participants than ever before.
More than 692,000 Australians are receiving disability-related supports from the NDIS, with more than 19,000 new participants joining the scheme during this quarter.
The report also shows reforms and legislative changes are making the NDIS stronger, as well as a continued and encouraging trend of stabilisation for scheme cost growth.
Total scheme expenses for the six months to December 2024 were $22.9 billion, which is $390 million below expectations in the June 2024 projections.
These reforms are expected to reduce projected scheme expenses by $19.3 billion over the four years to June 30, 2028.
The growth rate of the scheme has also decreased to 11.9 per cent year-on-year from 18.9 per cent in 2023-24.
The agency is confident that it will deliver the 8 per cent growth target by 2026-27.
To date, the stabilisation of cost growth has primarily been achieved through reducing plan inflation and reducing the risk of overspending of plan budgets.
NDIA CEO Rebecca Falkingham said the NDIS was a key part of the Australian community, reflecting values of equity and a fair go for everyone.
“We are continuing our work with people with disability to ensure the NDIS is delivering the best outcomes possible for participants, while improving the sustainability of the world leading scheme,” she said.
“We know there is more work to do to further strengthen the NDIS – we are absolutely committed to continuing to do this in partnership with the disability community.”
Source: NDIS data highlights further improvement to scheme sustainability and participant outcomes — NDIS
