NDIS now supports more than 692,000 Australians

The most recent NDIS quarterly report shows more than 692,000 Australians are now receiving disability-related supports through the National Disability Insurance Scheme — with more than 19,000 new participants joining during the latest quarter.

Year-on-year growth has decreased to 11.9%, down from 18.9% in 2023–24, reflecting the NDIA's continued focus on scheme sustainability while still expanding access.

Highlights from the latest quarter

• 692,000+ active participants — across every state and territory, including remote and very remote communities.
• 19,000 new participants joined in the most recent quarter alone.
• Scheme expenses for the 6 months to December 2024 were $22.9 billion — $390 million below the June 2024 projections.
• Outcomes are improving — participant satisfaction, access timeframes, and plan utilisation rates all moved in the right direction.

The Quarterly Reports remain the most reliable, independent source of scheme statistics. Read the headline summary, or browse the full set of Quarterly Reports.