Kieron relies on NDIS after surviving a catastrophic diving accident – but new rules could put his life at risk

Kieron D'Netto says NDIS support cuts have had a devastating impact on his life and left him fearing for his safety. Photograph: Jamila Filippone/The Guardian

Ever since a catastrophic diving accident when he was 17 that left Kieron D’Netto with C4-C5 quadriplegia, the 39-year-old Brisbane man describes himself as “mentally tough”. He has had to be.

But an email about his national disability insurance scheme (NDIS) plan in May almost undid him.