NDIS participants choice and control

What is being tracked?

Measure: Proportion of participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme

This measure is part of the People with complex, high needs are supported priority of the Strategy. This priority is about providing services that support those people with disability who have complex high needs.

The desired outcome is that more long-term National Disability Insurance Scheme participants feel they have choice and control over their life.

Last updated: 02 Apr 2026

Outcome area: Personal and community support Priority: People with complex, high needs are supported

Baseline value

75%in 2021–22 Q2
Latest value

82%in 2025–26 Q2

Improving the measure is moving in the direction the Strategy wants

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Trends

Has the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme changed over time?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme. Data from 2021–22 Q2 to 2025–26 Q2 are used. In 2025–26 Q2, 82% of NDIS participants believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme), compared with the baseline value of 75% in 2021–22 Q2.

Additional trend data can be found in the downloadable tables.

Quarter	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
2021–22: Q2	75%
2021–22: Q3	76%
2021–22: Q4	76%
2022–23: Q1	76%
2022–23: Q2	76%
2022–23: Q3	76%
2022–23: Q4	77%
2023–24: Q1	77%
2023–24: Q2	77%
2023–24: Q3	77%
2023–24: Q4	78%
2024–25: Q1	79%
2024–25: Q2	79%
2024–25: Q3	80%
2024–25: Q4	80%
2025–26: Q1	82%
2025–26: Q2	82%

Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview

State and territory

Does the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme vary between states and territories?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme, grouped by Australian states and territories. In 2025–26 Q2, 85% of NDIS participants in Queensland and 77% in the Northern Territory believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme).

State/Territory	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
National	82%
New South Wales	81%
Victoria	81%
Queensland	85%
Western Australia	82%
South Australia	80%
Tasmania	82%
Australian Capital Territory	82%
Northern Territory	77%

Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview

Population groups

Does the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme vary for First Nations and non-Indigenous participants?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme, by Indigenous status. In 2025–26 Q2, 75% of First Nations NDIS participants and 83% of non-Indigenous participants believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme).
Indigenous status % of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives

First Nations 75%

Non-Indigenous 83%

All persons 82%

Notes
Prior to 30 October 2023, there was only one 'yes' option to the question 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?'. Starting from 30 October 2023, the 'yes' option was split into 'yes, a lot' or 'yes, a bit' .
Denominator includes participants who have been in the scheme for at least two years and have responded 'yes', 'yes, a lot', 'yes, a bit' or 'no' to the question 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?'.
Numerator includes participants who have been in the scheme for at least two years and have responded 'yes', 'yes, a lot' or 'yes, a bit' to the question 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?'.
To be eligible for the NDIS, a person must meet the disability requirements or the early intervention requirements. Disability requirements include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent and significantly impacts the individual's ability to perform everyday activities and is likely to need NDIS support for life. Early intervention requirements are that the individual has an impairment that is likely to be permanent or are a child younger than 9 with development delay and that early intervention supports are likely to reduce their future support needs and be of benefit to the individual.
Data are for participants aged 15–64.
Indigenous status is voluntarily self-reported based on the ABS Indigenous Status Standard.
Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business Systems.

Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
Does the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme vary by gender?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme, for males and females. In 2025–26 Q2, 81% of male NDIS participants believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme), compared with 84% of female participants.
Gender % of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives

Males 81%

Females 84%

All persons 82%

Notes
Prior to 30 October 2023, there was only one 'yes' option to the question 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?'. Starting from 30 October 2023, the 'yes' option was split into 'yes, a lot' or 'yes, a bit' .
Denominator includes participants who have been in the scheme for at least two years and have responded 'yes', 'yes, a lot', 'yes, a bit' or 'no' to the question 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?'.
Numerator includes participants who have been in the scheme for at least two years and have responded 'yes', 'yes, a lot' or 'yes, a bit' to the question 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?'.
To be eligible for the NDIS, a person must meet the disability requirements or the early intervention requirements. Disability requirements include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent and significantly impacts the individual's ability to perform everyday activities and is likely to need NDIS support for life. Early intervention requirements are that the individual has an impairment that is likely to be permanent or are a child younger than 9 with development delay and that early intervention supports are likely to reduce their future support needs and be of benefit to the individual.
Data are for participants aged 15–64.
Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business Systems.

Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
Does the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme vary by age?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme, grouped by age. In 2025–26 Q2, 86% of NDIS participants aged 45–64 believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme), compared with 77% of those aged 15–24.
Age group % of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives

15–24 77%

25–44 83%

45–64 86%

All ages 82%

Notes
Prior to 30 October 2023, there was only one 'yes' option to the question 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?'. Starting from 30 October 2023, the 'yes' option was split into 'yes, a lot' or 'yes, a bit' .
Denominator includes participants who have been in the scheme for at least two years and have responded 'yes', 'yes, a lot', 'yes, a bit' or 'no' to the question 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?'.
Numerator includes participants who have been in the scheme for at least two years and have responded 'yes', 'yes, a lot' or 'yes, a bit' to the question 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?'.
To be eligible for the NDIS, a person must meet the disability requirements or the early intervention requirements. Disability requirements include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent and significantly impacts the individual's ability to perform everyday activities and is likely to need NDIS support for life. Early intervention requirements are that the individual has an impairment that is likely to be permanent or are a child younger than 9 with development delay and that early intervention supports are likely to reduce their future support needs and be of benefit to the individual.
Data are for participants aged 15–64.
Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business Systems.

Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
Does the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme vary by cultural and linguistic diversity background?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme, by culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) status. In 2025–26 Q2, 82% of NDIS participants from both CALD backgrounds and those among the non-CALD group believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme).
Cultural and linguistic diversity status % of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives

CALD 82%

Non-CALD 82%

All persons 82%

Notes
Prior to 30 October 2023, there was only one 'yes' option to the question 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?'. Starting from 30 October 2023, the 'yes' option was split into 'yes, a lot' or 'yes, a bit' .
Denominator includes participants who have been in the scheme for at least two years and have responded 'yes', 'yes, a lot', 'yes, a bit' or 'no' to the question 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?'.
Numerator includes participants who have been in the scheme for at least two years and have responded 'yes', 'yes, a lot' or 'yes, a bit' to the question 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?'.
To be eligible for the NDIS, a person must meet the disability requirements or the early intervention requirements. Disability requirements include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent and significantly impacts the individual's ability to perform everyday activities and is likely to need NDIS support for life. Early intervention requirements are that the individual has an impairment that is likely to be permanent or are a child younger than 9 with development delay and that early intervention supports are likely to reduce their future support needs and be of benefit to the individual.
Data are for participants aged 15–64.
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) cohort includes people born in countries other than main English-speaking countries (Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, Republic of Ireland, and South Africa), and/or those who mainly speak a language other than English at home.
Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business Systems.

Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview

Indigenous status	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
First Nations	75%
Non-Indigenous	83%
All persons	82%

Gender	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
Males	81%
Females	84%
All persons	82%

Age group	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
15–24	77%
25–44	83%
45–64	86%
All ages	82%

Cultural and linguistic diversity status	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
CALD	82%
Non-CALD	82%
All persons	82%

Remoteness

Does the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme vary by remoteness?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme, grouped by remoteness. In 2025–26 Q2, 82% of NDIS participants in major cities, regional areas with populations greater than 50,000 and regional areas with populations between 5,000 and 15,000 believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme), compared with 78% in remote and very remote areas.

Remoteness	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
Major cities	82%
Regional – population greater than 50,000	82%
Regional – population between 15,000 and 50,000	81%
Regional – population between 5,000 and 15,000	82%
Regional – population less than 5,000	80%
Remote and very remote	78%
All areas	82%

Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview

Disability group

Does the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme vary by disability group?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme, by disability group. In 2025–26 Q2, 91% of NDIS participants with multiple sclerosis believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme), compared with 72% of participants with a other sensory/speech disability.

Disability group	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
Acquired brain injury	83%
Autism	79%
Cerebral palsy	85%
Down syndrome	86%
Hearing impairment	73%
Intellectual disability	81%
Multiple sclerosis	91%
Psychosocial disability	82%
Spinal cord injury	88%
Stroke	88%
Visual impairment	84%
Other neurological	88%
Other physical	85%
Other sensory/speech	72%
Other	87%
All disabilities	82%

Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview

Where did these data come from?

Data on NDIS participants choice and control come from administrative data collected by the National Disability Insurance Agency.

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NDIS participants choice and control

What is being tracked?

Baseline value

Latest value

Trends

Has the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme changed over time?

State and territory

Does the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme vary between states and territories?

Population groups

Does the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme vary for First Nations and non-Indigenous participants?

Does the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme vary by gender?

Does the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme vary by age?

Does the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme vary by cultural and linguistic diversity background?

Does the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme vary by remoteness?

Does the proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who responded 'yes' to 'Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?' after two years in the scheme vary by disability group?

Where did these data come from?

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