Australians with disability will have a say on what resources will be funded by the national support program as public consultation opens.
Once described as world-leading, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is now facing scrutiny over its sustainability with costs expected to surpass $50 billion by 2025/26, more than the annual cost of Medicare.
To prevent the NDIS from eating into other parts of the federal budget, the government is aiming to contain its growth to eight per cent through a series of reforms.
The proposed changes have bred fears that Australians with disability could be kicked off the NDIS.
On Sunday, NDIS Minister Bill Shorten announced the draft lists of supports - which outline what will and won't be funded through the scheme - will be open for public consultation.
"We want to get rid of the uncertainty and confusion so everyone is clear on what's in and what's out, and participants can get on with achieving the outcomes they want and lead the fulfilling life they deserve," he said.
"It's really important that NDIS participants and their loved ones have a say on how these draft lists will be communicated."
Public consultation will remain open until August 18.
The NDIS provides support to almost 650,000 Australians with disability.
In late July, the federal opposition and Greens united to send planned NDIS reforms to a second parliamentary hearing.
The changes would have reduced the number of eligible new participants and altered the criteria for funding.
The bill is expected to return to parliament later in August.
