As the National Disability Insurance Scheme faces its biggest pricing overhaul yet, we examine how cuts to therapy fees and travel costs will impact both providers and participants.

Through the stories of psychologists, speech pathologists, and families navigating the system, we reveal why these changes could disproportionately affect women... and why many say the NDIA have got it all wrong.

And in headlines today Former RnB singer R Kelly's lawyer claims his client has suffered a near fatal overdose in prison; Accused mushroom killer Erin Patteron's lawyer is delivering his closing address saying Patterson's account of what happened did not unravel under days of scrutiny; Donald Trump says the US is losing patience with Iran but they have no immediate plan to 'take out' leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; A shake up of mixed doubles at the US Open will see some interesting parings including Aussie Nick Kyrgios hoping to play with Naomi Osaka

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guest: The many wonderful Outlouders who shared their stories with us for this episode. Thanks to Sue, Diana, Kate & Louise. 

Audio Producer: Lu Hill