Disability Done Different: Candid Conversations

And the last brief in our BCI trifecta is for Sally and Roland to investigate a lead with Dr Kerry Bull, most recently of Noah's Ark, probing the case: Is it possible to run a successful NDIS business where...teamwork is the MO?

In the 2nd installment of our BCI series Roland and Sally dive in the deep end with Richard Orr from Inclusion WA to investigate if it's possible to run a successful NDIS business where everything is built on trust. Inclusion WA , Australian Inclusion Group , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , TRANSCRIPT

We speak with John Walsh, former NDIA board member and one of the key designers of the NDIS to discuss why he's in favour of independent assessments, rethinking 'reasonable and necessary' and the importance of real funds flexibility. John's submission to the JSC , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , TRANSCRIPT

In DSC's special new series, Roland and Sally interview Kate Fulton of Avivo to investigate whether you can run an NDIS business where the focus is supporting staff to be their best selves at work. Avivo , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , TRANSCRIPT

Come spend an hour in the world of Kurt Fearnley (honestly, you'll wish it was longer!) where we discuss fear, resilience, pain and pride..you know, small talk. Oh, and we discuss Kurt's new podcast about the NDIS - 'A Nation Changed'. A Nation Changed Podcast , Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , TRANSCRIPT

We kick off the new year with David Militz, CEO of Carers SA, talking about some of the hot buttons in the carers space. Carers SA , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , TRANSCRIPT

In a conversation you will want to join, Roland, Vanessa and Evie wrap up 2020 with reflections about a year we are already itching to forget (and Roland can now kiss his potential career in the QS Commission goodbye). Failing through the gaps article , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , TRANSCRIPT

This week we chat to Healthy Mind website creator Dr Peter Baldwin and 3DN's Prof Julian Trollor about their experiences working on the edge of the mental health and disability divide. Healthy Mind , Black Dog Institute , 3DN , IDTWO , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , TRANSCRIPT

This month we sit down with CEO of Synapse, Jennifer Cullen. On how language, communication and co-design are vital to including everyone in our sector. Synapse Australia , 'On the Wire' by Kev Carmody , DSC newsletter , DSC website , DSC training , TRANSCRIPT

This week we speak with SDA sensei Brent Woolgar (he's one of our own and we're damn proud to say so). Discussing what it's like raising identical twin boys with nonidentical needs and why Assistive Technology isn't just for the big guys. Brent's ebook 'Fracture' , DSC Fora , DSC Newsletter , DSC website , TRANSCRIPT

This week we have Charmaine Fraser, Director of Aurora Coordination and DSC's newest expert presenter in Support Coordination, discussing her experience of the NDIS and its surprising parallels to ballroom dancing. Aurora Coordination , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , TRANSCRIPT

This week we speak with Sam Connor, fierce advocate and self-professed "social media assassin" about safeguards, self-advocacy and why she doesn't care if you think she's nice. Bolshy Divas , Disability Royal Commission (Unofficial information site) , @criprights , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , TRANSCRIPT

This week we're talking to Kirsten Deane, Campaign Director of Every Australian Counts, author of the groundbreaking Shut Out report and all round legend. If you're feeling a bit flat and need a reminder why you work in this sector, listen to this episode. You won't be sorry. Every Australian Counts , The Shut Out report , Sophie's photo of Julia Gillard , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC traini...

This week on COVID conversations we speak with Annie Rily, CEO of Carpentaria in the Northern Territory as she leads her organisation out of lock down and into a brave new world. Carpentaria , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , TRANSCRIPT

This week in COVID conversations we speak with Libby Mears, CEO of Leisure Networks. Discussing the innovation that can come out of a crisis and how enlisting technology and embracing different ways of working creates another level of communication within an organisation. Leisure Networks , Culture Amp , Yammer , #DWAC, COVID Conversations video , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , Tran...

In this very special episode, DSC Directors, Roland and Vanessa speak to Edward Birt, COO of The Disability Trust about the strengths organisations bring into a time of crisis, the risks our sector faces and Roland and Vanessa's marital problems. Just kidding. Or are we? The Disability Trust , Covid-19 Response training , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , Transcript

Forthright and fun, Dougie Herd, Executive Director of Community Connections discusses his experience of advocating and living with disability and shares some very frank thoughts on the $22 billion start-up we call the NDIS. It's a beauty... Community Connections Inc , Disability Intermediaries Australia , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training Transcript

We're starting the year off right by speaking with CEO of Plumtree, Sylvana Mahmic on the importance of reframing the roles and relationships for successful intervention in early childhood. Plumtree , Karims Mojo Disco , Independent Advisory Council (IAC) , Far from the Tree , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training Transcript

In this very special episode Jordan and Laura O'Reilly, founders of Hireup and Fighting Chance talk generously about their family and the journey they've gone on to lead one of Australia's fastest growing tech companies. Hireup , Fighting Chance , Jigsaw , Avenue , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training Transcript

Earlier this year we spoke with the inimitable Kevin Stone AM, CEO of VALID. Always the advocate, Kevin talks of his decades long journey in the disability sector and his unyielding confidence and belief in the people he serves. It's hard not to be moved by this man's tenacity in speaking truth to power. VALID , Dead to the World by Kevin Stone , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , Trans...

This week we're here with Samantha Jenkinson, Executive Director of People with Disabilities WA. She shares her thoughts on sex therapy and its place in the NDIS and gives us a rundown on the unique activism of some of the sector's bolshiest women. The Bolshy Divas , PwdWA , SECCA , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , Transcript

Catch our much anticipated episode with Luke Bo'sher the CEO of Summer Foundation (and a founding member of DSC), as he gives an insider perspective on the design era of the NDIS and how he stays a true believer. Summer Foundation , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , Transcript

This month we speak with Rod Harris, retiring CEO of MND Victoria. This episode is a case study of an organisation navigating the NDIS with authenticity and bravery. MND Victoria , DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training Transcription

In this episode we speak to Sam Paior, founder of the Growing Space about supporting people to live good lives and setting the bar higher for what we call innovation. The Growing Space website , The Growing Space Australia facebook DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , DSC Facebook , Transcription

Evie and Roland are back in the studio with CEO of Milparinka, Frank Crupi talking about what it takes to really change a provider and to 'get a life'. A serious look at providing meaningful service in a consumerist world. DSC newsletter , DSC Website , DSC training , Milparinka , Michael Kendrick , Deb Rouget - Belonging Matters , Leunig - Get a Life (poem , Transcript