About this episode
The episode discusses the impending cuts to the NDIS and features insights from key figures in the disability sector.
The growth of the NDIS is about to be slashed, but what tool will the government use to determine who gets to stay and whose disability supports are cut? Today, we speak with Martin Laverty, an architect of the NDIS and now head of disability services provider, Aruma. We also speak with Jess Howlett who has autism, about her fears she’ll be unfairly removed from the scheme. Featured: Jess Howlett, diagnosed with level 2 autism Martin Laverty, chief executive of disability accommodation and services provider Aruma
People in this episode
Guests: Martin Laverty, Jess Howlett
Topics covered
- NDIS
- disability support
- government policy
- autism
- disability services
Keywords
- NDIS
- disability support
- autism
- Martin Laverty
- Jess Howlett
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NDIS, Aruma
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