Community Forum: NDIS Cuts One Year On

EVENT DETAILS:

One year ago, major changes to the NDIS were introduced with support from both major parties.

The government say they’re making these changes ‘with the disability community.’ Disabled people and our advocates are saying these cuts are causing real and lasting harm.

At this forum, we gather as a community to reflect on the impact these changes have had and hear from those most affected.

AGENDA:

Part 1 - 12:00 - 12.50pm Story Sharing and Peer Discussion

Disabled peers will share their experiences with key parts of the NDIS changes, including:

• Demands that people share supports and live in group homes

• Restrictive funding periods that don’t account for real life

• Support lists limiting choice and access to the most cost-effective supports

• Unclear rules around primary disability and eligible impairments

• Removal of people, especially kids and women, from the NDIS

There will be opportunities to share your story, however, there is limited time. If you would like to share your story please contact us.

Part 2 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm Panel Discussion

During the second part of the forum, we’ll hear from a panel of experts and advocates supporting NDIS participants, including:

• Naomi Anderson, Principal Solicitor Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service

• Muriel Cummins, Co-founder Occupational Therapy Society for Invisible and Hidden Disability

• Peter Gregory, NDIS Home and Living Service Design Curator

• Mark Pietsch, Managing Director, Disability Entrepreneurship and Innovation Australia

The panel will answer participant questions and share information about:

• What we know about the new support needs assessment process

• Navigating the NDIS appeals process

• Dealing with eligibility reassessments

• Providing evidence about disabilities

• Advocating for yourself

Forum participants will have the opportunity to ask questions both before and during the event. To share your question before the event please contact us.

You are not alone. 

DPAC Australia is a grassroots organisation of disabled people. We campaign for disabled people’s rights to ordinary lives and full inclusion in society. We actively oppose budget cuts that adversely impact the disability community, as these cuts often lead to seclusion, segregation, and harm.