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 the various 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. The experts suggest some amendments to the Act and encourage listeners to engage in the Senate inquiry and make submissions to express their views and concerns.

Have your say on the NDIS Bill here: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_...

Submissions are now due on 17 May.
Just released! This important Public Interest Advocacy Centre Explainer raises concerns with:

👉 proposed changes to how people can access the #NDIS;

👉 proposed changes to how supports are assessed and funding, with a

👉 tightening of the types of supports the NDIS will fund; and

👉 new powers given to the Minister to make decisions that will determine the method for calculating budgets and how needs assessments are conducted, with limited Parliamentary oversight.

Check that out here:
https://piac.asn.au/wp-content/upload...

This episode was recorded on 9 April 2024 and is part of the Reasonable & Necessary podcast series.
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