More than seven years on, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has transformed disability support in Australia. The first of its kind around the world, the scheme no longer views disability support as a welfare system but as an insurance model. However, many believe this revolutionary social reform is failing to meet its potential. In this final episode we look at the changes still to come for the NDIS, the growing concerns from the disability community and a Royal Commission reveals just how deep the problems in the disability sector go. 

More than seven years on, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has transformed disability support in Australia. The first of its kind around the world, the scheme no longer views disability support as a welfare system but as an insurance model. However, many believe this revolutionary social reform is failing to meet its potential. In this final episode we look at the changes still to come for the NDIS, the growing concerns from the disability community and a Royal Commission reveals just how deep the problems in the disability sector go.&nbsp;

On the 15th of May 2013, Prime Minister Julia Gillard introduced legislation to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme. This was the result of years of research, advocacy and pleas from the community that the system supporting people with disability in this country was failing.

In this podcast, we’re deep diving into one of the greatest social reforms in Australia’s history - the NDIS. You’ll learn where the scheme came from and why it was so desperately needed. You’ll hear from the people who fought to change the system, those personally affected by the NDIS and from those it’s failing. A Nation Changed with Kurt Fearnley answers this question - is this once in a generation social reform living up to its principles?

On the 15th of May 2013, Prime Minister Julia Gillard introduced legislation to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme. This was the result of years of research, advocacy and pleas from the community that the system supporting people with disability in this country was failing.
In this podcast, we&rsquo;re deep diving into one of the greatest social reforms in Australia&rsquo;s history - the NDIS. You&rsquo;ll learn where the scheme came from and why it was so desperately needed. You&rsquo;ll hear from the people who fought to change the system, those personally affected by the NDIS and from those it&rsquo;s failing. A Nation Changed with Kurt Fearnley answers this question - is this once in a generation social reform living up to its principles?

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