WA mum warns changes to NDIS could take choices away from her son (opens original article in a new tab)

A mother fears NDIS reforms may jeopardize her son's ability to live independently, as proposed changes could limit access to the scheme and increase regulatory burdens on providers.

• Annette Nicholas, a mother of a 15-year-old son with Williams syndrome, is concerned about NDIS reforms impacting her son's future independence.
• The NDIS Amendment Bill proposes changes that may reduce access to the scheme for 300,000 people and require providers to register, causing uncertainty for support workers.
• Tiani Lange, a disability service provider, fears staff shortages and increased costs due to mandatory registration under the proposed reforms.