Complaining NDIS families face child protection threats

Key points

• Families of autistic children have been referred to child protection services after complaining about cuts to their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports, an agency claims. The South West Autism Network has documented over 20 cases of surprise visits from authorities following NDIS assessments.
• The NDIS agency denies the practice, stating referrals only occur when there are child safety concerns.
• The government plans to move tens of thousands of people with autism off the NDIS by 2030 to ease budgetary pressures.