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NDIS Insights with Dr George

Dr George Taleporos
National Disability Insurance Scheme
NDIS
Disability Services
Individualized Living
Jenny Mcallister
Support Nodes Assessment Tool
Disability Community
Independent Living
Sustainability
University Of Melbourne
Community Inclusion
Support Work
Disability Support
Australian Labor Party
Disability Rights Organizations
NDIA
Family Involvement
People With Disability Australia
Disability Advocacy Network Australia
Co-Design

Australia’s leading podcast on the NDIS, hosted by Dr George Taleporos. Get sharp analysis, compelling interviews and clear commentary on the reforms, policies and decisions shaping the lives of people with disability and our families. With lived experience of disability and decades of expertise in advocacy, research and policy, Dr George asks the questions the community wants answered and cuts th... more

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In this episode of NDIS Insights with Dr George, Dr George Taleporos speaks with Senator Jordon Steele-John about the latest developments in the fight over the Government’s NDIS Bill.

After huge pressure from people with disability, families, advoc... more

In this episode of NDIS Insights with Dr George, Dr George Taleporos speaks with three human rights and disability lawyers about the serious legal and human rights implications of the proposed NDIS Bill.

Guests Mitchell Skipsey from the Justice and... more

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In this episode of NDIS Insights with Dr George, formerly known as Reasonable & Necessary, powerful disability advocates unpack the NDIS Bill as our community is desperately struggl... more

What's happening behind the scenes of the biggest changes to our NDIS?

In this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George Taleporos speaks with El Gibbs and Dougie Herd, Co-Chairs of the NDIS Reform Advisory Council, about the biggest changes to ... more

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Recent Guests

Jordon Steele-John
Senator, Australian Greens
Australian Greens
Episode: NDIS Bill Showdown: Exclusive Interview with Senator Jordon Steele-John
Mitchell Skipsey
Senior Solicitor at the Justice and Equity Centre
Justice and Equity Centre
Episode: Human Rights Lawyers Unpack the NDIS Bill: “People Will Be Harmed”
Naomi Anderson
Legal Practice Manager at Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service
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Belinda Kochanowska
Human rights lawyer and founder of Intrepidus Law
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Episode: Human Rights Lawyers Unpack the NDIS Bill: “People Will Be Harmed”
Megan Spindler-Smith
Acting CEO of People with Disability Australia (PWDA)
People with Disability Australia
Episode: NDIS Promise Broken? Advocates Unpack the Sweeping NDIS Bill Changes
Stevie Lang Howson
Organiser with Disabled People Against Cuts Australia
Disabled People Against Cuts Australia
Episode: NDIS Promise Broken? Advocates Unpack the Sweeping NDIS Bill Changes
Skye Kakoschke-Moore
CEO of Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CIDA)
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CIDA)
Episode: NDIS Promise Broken? Advocates Unpack the Sweeping NDIS Bill Changes
El Gibbs
Chair, NDIS Reform Advisory Council
NDIS Reform Advisory Council
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Deedee Heard
Chair, NDIS Reform Advisory Council
NDIS Reform Advisory Council
Episode: Inside the Biggest Changes to Our NDIS

Host

Dr George Taleporos
Host of Reasonable & Necessary and an experienced disability advocate with policy and research background.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Informative podcast

    Where would we get this information if not for you George! Thank you for your insightful podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Si Mana
    Australia2 years ago
  • Insightful

    Thanks for all your work Georg great interview very valuable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elke Kora
    Australia2 years ago

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Strong host interviewing that surfaces diverse stakeholder perspectives.
High credibility in policy discussions, though at times dense for newcomers.
Consistent focus on rights, safeguards, and community impact.
Thoughtful, well-researched analysis that clarifies complex reforms.
Honest critique with practical implications for families and advocates.

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Exclusive: NDIS Deep Dive with Minister Jenny McAllister
Q: How will you make sure that people with disability are at the table and central to the decisions that you're making?
I need to be personally accountable and actively engage with disability leaders and communities, respecting their institutions and focusing on co-design.
Exclusive: NDIS Deep Dive with Minister Jenny McAllister
Q: How will the assessment convert into a budget?
The intention is to work with the disability community on the tool's implementation to build a budget that responds to individuals' needs.
Exclusive: NDIS Deep Dive with Minister Jenny McAllister
Q: What can you share with us about that tool and how will you use it?
The Support Nodes Assessment Tool will facilitate structured conversations during the planning process to better understand individual participant's support needs and goals.
Exclusive Interview with the Minister for the NDIS Amanda Rishworth | Reasonable & Necessary
Q: Do you think that we have enough time to do that between now and September?
There is a commitment from the agency to co-design the new support needs assessments, indicating that while there are challenges, the groundwork has already begun.
Exclusive Interview with the Minister for the NDIS Amanda Rishworth | Reasonable & Necessary
Q: Can you walk us through what these assessments might look like?
The new needs assessment will take a whole person approach, focusing on supporting individuals rather than just functional capacities and ensuring their goals are considered.

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A rights- and policy-focused discussion centered on the national disability insurance scheme, with advocates and policy experts unpacking sweeping reforms, funding changes, eligibility criteria, and safeguards. Episodes emphasize transparency, participant rights, and practical steps for engagement, often contrasting lived experience with government design and implementation. Notable moments include calls for clearer redress rights, automatic alerts for changes, and practical guidance for navigating inquiries and policy processes. The show regularly features peak-body voices and ground-level advocates, offering a mix of critical analysis and actionable insights for families, carers, and providers. A standout feature is the willingness to cri... more

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2. Mitchell Skipsey
3. Naomi Anderson
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7. Skye Kakoschke-Moore
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