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The Summer Foundation podcast series aims to simplify the NDIS for participants, their families and anyone supporting NDIS participants to work their way through the system.

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The Summer Foundation podcast series aims to simplify the NDIS for participants, their families and anyone supporting NDIS participants to work their way through the system.

    Changes to the NDIS Act Explained with Expert Lawyers

    Changes to the NDIS Act Explained with Expert Lawyers

    On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets with disability law experts Mitchell Skipsey, and Dr Darren O'Donovan to understand the changes to the NDIS Act.

    They explore the reasons for the changes, and how these changes may impact on NDIS participants. The conversation highlights the importance of involving people with disabilities in the decision-making process and ensuring that the changes lead to positive outcomes for participants.

    The experts emphasise the need for stronger protections to ensure participant choice and control are upheld. They suggest some amendments to the Act and encourage listeners to engage in the Senate inquiry and make submissions to express their views and concerns.

    • 50 min
    Meet the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce

    Meet the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce

    On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets with the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce to understand the role of the taskforce and learn if changes to registration requirements will impact on our rights to choice and control in the NDIS.

    To learn more check out the website below:
    https://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers-standards-and-quality-assurance/ndis-provider-and-worker-registration-taskforce

    • 36 min
    Deep Dive into the NDIS Review - Part 2: Assessments, Navigators and Psychosocial supports

    Deep Dive into the NDIS Review - Part 2: Assessments, Navigators and Psychosocial supports

    In Part 2 of our deep dive into the NDIS Review we explore assessments, navigators and psychosocial supports and talk about what happens next.

    What happens when you bring together Australia's leading disability advocates and academics to dive deep into the recommendations by the NDIS Review? To find out check out this episode of Reasonable & Necessary for an in-depth, no holds barred examination of the most controversial NDIS Review recommendations.

    • 58 min
    Deep Dive into the NDIS Review - Part 1: What happened to participant choice and control?

    Deep Dive into the NDIS Review - Part 1: What happened to participant choice and control?

    What happens when you bring together Australia's leading disability advocates and academics to dive deep into the recommendations by the NDIS Review?

    To find out check out this episode of Reasonable & Necessary for an in depth, no holds barred examination of the most controversial NDIS Review recommendations.

    In this 1st part, the panel examines mandatory provider registration and the recommendation that participants who need 24/7 support should be funded to share with 2 other NDIS participants.

    What does this all mean for participant choice and control? Let’s find out…

    • 50 min
    Your Guide to the NDIS Review: Experts Have Their Say

    Your Guide to the NDIS Review: Experts Have Their Say

    On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George brings together Australia's leading disability advocates to unpack the NDIS Review. Dr George, along with El Gibbs, Nick Avery, Jarrod Sandell-Hay and Sam Paior will guide you through all the big changes that are proposed, and what they might mean for you.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    NDIS and the Law: Interview with Natalie Wade, Equality Lawyers

    NDIS and the Law: Interview with Natalie Wade, Equality Lawyers

    On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George speaks with disability rights lawyer Natalie Wade, about NDIS appeals, the NDIS Review and her nationally televised speech on the ABC.

    • 44 min

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