It’s a group that includes 24 participants and carers from across Australia.
Together, they help to ensure that the NDIA hears and understands real experiences of the disability community which works to help improve the NDIS.
This collaboration includes:
- * providing feedback on policies and systems
- * helping shape how services are delivered
- * making sure the participant voice is heard and understood.
They’re looking for new members to join the group for 2026 and 2027.
Some current members are finishing their 2-year term.
Most of the group will stay the same.
The group runs online meetings (using MS Teams) for up to two hours, once a month from February to December each year.
The group also meets in-person up to 4 times a year. However, if you are unable to travel, you can choose to attend this meeting online.
The in-person meetings are usually held over 2 days in different capital cities around Australia.
Payments and supports
Members of the Participant Reference Group are paid for their time.
Members who attend a meeting will be paid for their contributions in line with the Australian Government’s Remuneration Tribunal determination.
Any supports needed to help you to take part will be provided (including translation and interpreting, live captioning and a support person).
Membership of the Participant Reference Group will be for 2 years.
So who can apply?
This opportunity is open to:
- * NDIS participants
- * Plan nominees
- * Carers
- * Child representatives
- * Family members of NDIS participants
For more information or to register your interest in being involved, go to:
To join the group, you must also be a part of the Participant First Engagement Initiative. If you’re not already a member, please fill out a Participant Information form by going to:
https://myform.ndis.gov.au/?src=https://forms.ndis.gov.au/external/participantfirstinformationform
If you have any questions, please email participant.engagement@ndis.gov.au.
Expressions of interest close Sunday, 28 September 2025.
