About this episode
The episode discusses concerns over NDIS cuts, previews an upcoming bowls championship, and highlights literary opportunities at the Melbourne Writers Festival.
On FOCAL POINT: Jarrod Sandell-Hay, Vice President for People with Disabilities Australia, sharing his concerns; insights and observations from the recently announced planned cuts to the NDIS. Tony Scott, previewing the Australian Nationawn Bowls Championships from 13th May at Club Tweed. Tony has an invitation to a come n try day 24th May 24th at the Kensington Bowling Club, Kensington Gardens, from 10am. , all welcome, Maureen O'Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library, chatted about the Library being an access and inclusion Partner with the Melbourne Writers Festival and a number of opportunities to attend In Conversations with some highly regarded and respected authors. Phil Vandepeer, Co-Founder and Co-Presenter for Focal Point, responding with some frank and forthright thoughts about the NDIS proposed cuts. Resources: People with Disability Australia: http://www.pwd.org.au Blind Bowles Australia: Email: abbaenquiries@gmail.com Internet: https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au Vision Australia Library: http://www.visionaustralia.org/library See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Phil Vandepeer, Peter Greco
Guests: Jarrod Sandell-Hay, Tony Scott, Maureen O'Reilly
Topics covered
- disability rights
- NDIS cuts
- bowls championships
- literary events
- access and inclusion
Keywords
- NDIS
- disability
- bowls
- literature
- accessibility
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: People with Disabilities Australia, Vision Australia Library
Places: Club Tweed, Kensington Bowling Club, Kensington Gardens
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