The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a social reform in Australia initiated by the Australian government for Australians with a disability. The bill was introduced into parliament in November 2012. In July 2013 the first stage of DisabilityCare Australia commenced in South Australia, Tasmania, the Hunter Region in New South Wales and the Barwon area of Victoria, while the Australian Capital Territory commenced in July 2014. NDIS was rolled out nationally on 1 July 2016.