NDIS Insights with Dr George

NDIS Promise Broken? Advocates Unpack the Sweeping NDIS Bill Changes

For a better experience, please watch and subscribe on YouTube here [https://youtu.be/pLgaCU5X-Ck?si=3EViQjGgB_TnlnWW] 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 struggling to understand what's at stake. Dr George speaks with: Megan Spindler-Smith Acting CEO of People with Disability Australia Dr Stevie Lang Howson Organiser with Disabled People Against Cuts Australia Skye Kakoschke-Moore CEO of Children and Young People with Disability Australia Together, they discuss what the proposed changes could mean for people with disability and our families, including tighter eligibility, cuts to social and community participation supports, new powers for the Minister, block funding, appeal rights, and the future of choice and control in the NDIS. The conversation also looks at what happens next, including the parliamentary inquiry process, how people can make submissions, and why the disability community needs to be heard before decisions are made that could reshape the NDIS for years to come. This is a serious and important discussion about the future of our NDIS, the promise of reasonable and necessary support, and the rights of people with disability to live safely, with dignity, inclusion and control over our own lives. Please subscribe, like, comment and share this episode with anyone who needs to understand what is at stake.

Inside the Biggest Changes to Our NDIS

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 our NDIS and what they could mean for participants, families and the future of choice and control. Together, they unpack some of the biggest issues facing the disability community right now. This is an important conversation about what is at stake, why these changes matter, and why people with disability must be at the centre of decisions about the future of our NDIS. Chapters 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUt25-8Tehk] Opening 01:11 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUt25-8Tehk&t=71s] Introduction, Dr George Taleporos welcomes El Gibbs and Dougie Herd 01:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUt25-8Tehk&t=105s] What the NDIS Reform Advisory Council does and why it matters 04:34 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUt25-8Tehk&t=274s] Support Needs Assessments, key concerns and why the community is worried 09:08 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUt25-8Tehk&t=548s] How assessments could shape budgets and planning 13:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUt25-8Tehk&t=790s] Budget calculators, transparency and the risk of unfair cuts 17:57 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUt25-8Tehk&t=1077s] Appeals, review rights and the fear of a closed loop 25:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUt25-8Tehk&t=1545s] Group homes, individualised living and real choice about where people live 33:54 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUt25-8Tehk&t=2034s] Restrictive support lists, funding periods and choice and control 38:44 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUt25-8Tehk&t=2324s] Final reflections and words to the disability community

Support Needs Assessments: NDIS Changes Unpacked

The NDIS is undergoing its biggest planning reform since the scheme began, with Support Needs Assessments set to transform how NDIS plan budgets are created but what will this really mean for people with disability and their families? In this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George Taleporos sits down with Aaron Verlin, Acting Deputy CEO of the NDIA, and Professor Jason Thompson from the University of Melbourne to unpack the new planning approach. They break down how the Support Needs Assessment works, how the I-CAN tool is being adapted, who will conduct assessments, and what the rollout will look like. We also tackle the questions everyone’s asking: * Will this lead to budget cuts? * How long will assessments take? * Will allied health reports still matter? * What about people with complex needs? * And what if the assessment gets it wrong? If you want a clear, practical explanation of what’s changing and why it matters, this episode is essential listening. Note: The podcast was recorded on 21 November 2025. It may not reflect all recent discussion on the topic.

Exclusive: NDIS Deep Dive with Minister Jenny McAllister

Exclusive: NDIS Deep Dive with Minister Jenny McAllister In this exclusive in-depth interview, Minister Jenny McAllister joins Dr George Taleporos on the Reasonable & Necessary podcast to share her vision for the future of the NDIS. We cover: ✅ How the Support Needs Assessment will shape plans and budgets ✅ The introduction of Thriving Kids and foundational supports ✅ NDIS pricing and long-term sustainability ✅ Changes to provider registration and safeguards ✅ Moving away from group homes towards more individualised living Every NDIS participant, family member, and provider will be affected by these changes. Listen now to hear directly from the Minister about what’s ahead.

NDIS Funding Periods & Support Lists: Unpacked by Expert Lawyers –Reasonable & Necessary w/Dr George

In this must-watch episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George Taleporos is joined by two of Australia’s top disability rights lawyers—Dr Darren O’Donovan (La Trobe University) and Sian Thomas (Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion)—to unpack what the recent changes to the NDIS. What are funding periods and when can you ask for longer ones? What’s the problem with NDIS support lists—and how can they be fixed? What are your rights when decisions don’t reflect your individual needs? From rent (for in-home support) to air conditioners to stovetops, we explore real-life examples of how rigid rules are creating barriers—and what you can do about it. Whether you're an NDIS participant, advocate, family member, or provider, this episode will give you the tools to understand your rights and challenge unfair decisions.