The NDIS was meant to provide better care to people living with disabilities. But a stalemate over funding responsibilities has forced 500 families to forfeit their children into state care. Rick Morton on the unintended consequences of a flawed system.

Guest: Senior Reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton.

Background reading:

Exclusive: 500 children forfeited to state in NDIS standoff in The Saturday Paper.

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The NDIS was meant to provide better care to people living with disabilities. But a stalemate over funding responsibilities has forced 500 families to forfeit their children into state care. Rick Morton on the unintended consequences of a flawed system.Guest: Senior Reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton.Background reading:<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2019/10/12/exclusive-500-children-forfeited-state-ndis-standoff/15707988008900">Exclusive: 500 children forfeited to state in NDIS standoff</a> in The Saturday Paper.<a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/">The Monthly</a><a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/">The Saturday Paper</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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The NDIS was meant to provide better care to people living with disabilities. But a stalemate over funding responsibilities has forced 500 families to forfeit their children into state care. Rick Morton on the unintended consequences of a flawed system...

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