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: 04 Apr 2024

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

Baseline value

75%in 2021–22 Q2
Latest value

77%in 2023–24 Q2

Progress 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 2018–19 Q1 to 2023–24 Q2 are used. In 2023–24 Q2, 77% of NDIS participants believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme), compared with 72% in 2018–19 Q1.

Quarter	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
2018–19: Q1	72%
2018–19: Q2	71%
2018–19: Q3	71%
2018–19: Q4	70%
2019–20: Q1	70%
2019–20: Q2	72%
2019–20: Q3	72%
2019–20: Q4	73%
2020–21: Q1	72%
2020–21: Q2	74%
2020–21: Q3	74%
2020–21: Q4	74%
2021–22: Q1	75%
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%

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 2023–24 Q2, in Queensland, 81% of NDIS participants believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme), compared with 69% in the Northern Territory.

State/Territory	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
National	77%
New South Wales	76%
Victoria	76%
Queensland	81%
Western Australia	77%
South Australia	74%
Tasmania	74%
Australian Capital Territory	78%
Northern Territory	69%

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 2023–24 Q2, 69% of First Nations NDIS participants believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme), compared with 78% of non-Indigenous participants.
Indigenous status % of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives

First Nations 69%

Non-Indigenous 78%

All persons 77%

Notes:
Denominator includes participants who have been in the scheme for at least two years and have responded "yes" 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" to the question "Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?".
Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
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 2023–24 Q2, 75% of male NDIS participants believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme), compared with 79% of female participants.
Gender % of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives

Males 75%

Females 79%

All persons 77%

Notes:
Denominator includes participants who have been in the scheme for at least two years and have responded "yes" 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" to the question "Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?".
Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
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 2023–24 Q2, 81% 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 70% in the 15–24 age group.
Age group % of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives

15–24 70%

25–44 78%

45–64 81%

All ages 77%

Notes:
Denominator includes participants who have been in the scheme for at least two years and have responded "yes" 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" to the question "Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?".
Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
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 2023–24 Q2, 75% of NDIS participants from CALD backgrounds believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme), compared with 77% among the non-CALD group.
Cultural and linguistic diversity status % of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives

CALD 75%

Non-CALD 77%

All persons 77%

Notes:
Denominator includes participants who have been in the scheme for at least two years and have responded "yes" 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" to the question "Has the NDIS helped you have more choice and control over your life?".
Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
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	69%
Non-Indigenous	78%
All persons	77%

Gender	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
Males	75%
Females	79%
All persons	77%

Age group	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
15–24	70%
25–44	78%
45–64	81%
All ages	77%

Cultural and linguistic diversity status	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
CALD	75%
Non-CALD	77%
All persons	77%

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 2023–24 Q2, in both regional areas with populations greater than 50,000 and regional areas with populations between 5,000 and 15,000, 78% of NDIS participants believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme), compared with 68% in remote and very remote areas.

Remoteness	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
Major cities	77%
Regional – population greater than 50,000	78%
Regional – population between 15,000 and 50,000	77%
Regional – population between 5,000 and 15,000	78%
Regional – population less than 5,000	75%
Remote and very remote	68%
All areas	77%

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 2023–24 Q2, of NDIS participants with multiple sclerosis, 87% believed the NDIS had helped them have more choice and control (after two years in the scheme), compared with 66% of participants with a hearing impairment.

Disability group	% of NDIS participants helped by NDIS to have more choice and control over their lives
Acquired brain injury	79%
Autism	72%
Cerebral palsy	81%
Down syndrome	82%
Hearing impairment	66%
Intellectual disability	76%
Multiple sclerosis	87%
Psychosocial disability	77%
Spinal cord injury	85%
Stroke	84%
Visual impairment	78%
Other neurological	82%
Other physical	80%
Other sensory/speech	70%
Other	80%
All disabilities	77%

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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