Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has helped thousands of people with disabilities.[1] However, its costs skyrocketed to an unsustainable level.[2] In 2017, approximately 8,000 men and 10,200 women aged 65 and over were projected to be eligible, with an expected increase to 48,800 men and 56,900 women by 2026.[1] In the current year, expenditure is projected to be $46.2 billion and the NDIA processes 500,000 claims a day.[2] Spending growth has fallen to around 10 per cent a year, down from 22 per cent in 2021–22.[2] The Australian Government has allocated $175.4 million over four years from 2025–26 to strengthen the integrity of the scheme, including $151 million to fight fraud.[2] These measures also include increased workforce capacity and funding for participants with appeals.[2]