David Clarke’s submission on the NDIS Amendment Bill 2026
David Clarke’s submission to the Senate inquiry explains why blanket cuts to community access funding could have serious consequences for people receiving SIL.
InLife CEO and founder David Clarke has lodged a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026.
The submission focuses on the proposed power to reduce participant funding, and the potential impact of a 50% reduction to community access funding for people receiving Supported Independent Living (SIL).
Drawing on InLife’s experience supporting people with frequent and complex support needs, David argues that funding decisions should remain based on individual circumstances and assessed need, not broad reductions applied across participants.
