What in the NDIS now?

On this episode Sam and Hannah chat with Gemma Hitchcock about a new resource that provides participants, providers, carers and families with inclusive, accessible sexual wellness support. This is a topic close to our heart at What in the NDIS now? ,and Gemma and the team behind this project have created something really important that we hope you will check out! Check out The Hunnybee Collective...

On this episode of the podcast Sam and Hannah talk with Penioni, Director and Founder of Able Minds. Able Minds supports and employs people with disabilities at full award wages. Yes, it can be done! Listen to find out how. We discuss how he started Able Minds and how it is going. We love the Able Minds website and think it's a great example of a good website for NDIS providers everywhere. Check o...

On this special end-of-year episode Sam and Hannah are joined by Micharla Russell to wrap up the year that was 2025 and look forward to 2026! From the team at What in the NDIS now? we wish you a happy holidays and a fantastic new year. We will be back early in 2026 to keep you company over summer, so stay tuned! To find out more about Micharla Russell: micharla@thedec.com.au If you want to get in...

On this episode we are so happy to have Justin Macdonald return for a record 3rd appearance! Justin is here to discuss the review of the SDA design standard. As ever, this is a lively chat, full of information and we hope you learn something new or are motivated to enter a submission into this review. To find out more about the review of the SDA design standard, or to get involved head here: https...

On this Episode Hannah is joined behind the mic by our producer and engineer Ellie to catch you up on all of the NDIS news from the past few weeks. To find out more about the news mentioned on this episode, follow these links: https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-mark-butler-mp/media/new-ndia-ceo-to-shape-future-of-scheme?language=en https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/media-centre/support-nd...

Sam and Hannah catch up with Jacqui Grant, a business coach. They talk all about consulting in the NDIS world. Some of the things to look out for when considering consultants. Jacqui explains her all new adventure, ISOARe with Jacqui G. If you want to get in touch with Jacqui head to her website: isoarewithjacquig.com If you want to get in touch with us, you can: Contact the podcast whatinthendisp...

Hannah and Sam bring you all the latest and greatest NDIS news! New I-Can assessments https://cds.org.au/clinical-services/i-can/ Invoices will no longer be accepted if they are older than 2 years. Update on Yes/No lists https://ndis.gov.au/news/10949-ndis-supports-transition-period-ending Fair work updates: https://data.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/interactive-data/whs-data-reporting/understanding-wc...

Join hosts Hannah Redford and Sam Rosenbaum for their official return episode as they share some major personal and professional news, diving deep into the details of their new joint project: the Provider Optimisation Pathways (POP) . They also tackle the latest controversial NDIS updates, including the new "Thriving Kids" program, the outcome of the Art and Music Therapy Review , and the impact o...

Hey! It’s been a while, but we are back. Life has well and truly gotten in the way for everyone involved with What in the NDIS now. We will have some exciting news to share soon, but we are hoping to return to our regularly scheduled bi-weekly release of podcast episodes now. We are starting with an episode that we recorded AGES ago, with the amazing Storm Hassett of the Identity Clinic. Storm is...

On this episode, Hannah and Sam get to chat to the amazing Dr. Dinesh Palipana. Dinesh is a doctor, disability advocate, and all-round amazing human. This is a wonderful conversation, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed hearing Dinesh's story and thoughts on health, disability, and bringing empathy to your profession. If you want to find out more about Dinesh, you can head to the...

On this episode, Sam and Hannah chat with Jess Pitt from Live Big. Jess's expertise covers psychosocial disability, mental health and complex social situations requiring crisis management, early intervention for children and families, and support for individuals dealing with chronic illnesses, degenerative diseases, and acquired brain injuries. Jess is amazing, and this episode is fantastic. We ho...

On this episode, Hannah and Sam welcome back Shaun Bickley to discuss the progress being made in abolishing subminimum wage in Australia. This is another amazing conversation, and we are excited to support Shaun and urge our listeners to get involved in this vital movement. Please check out the website: ourfairgo.org.au Please consider supporting Shaun and the team if you can, and please get the w...

Welcome to the latest episode of What in the NDIS news. On this episode, Hannah and Sam provide an update on what is happening with the recent changes to funding periods and more. To find out more about what is discussed on this episode, check out the following links: https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/10728-message-ceo-about-supporting-you-manage-your-ndis-funding https://www.qfcc.qld.gov.au/childsafe/...

On this episode, Sam and Hannah discuss some major changes that are happening TODAY in the NDIS world. The NDIA have communicated poorly about these changes, so we can't refer you to any news releases or information directly from the source, but as is usually the case, there is a wonderful article from DIA which we recommend you take a look at to learn more about what we discuss in this episode. Y...

On this special episode of What in the NDIS now? Hannah chats with Abbie Jane from the Rainbow Shoelace Project. This is a wonderful conversation with an amazing young person doing exceptional things. You should check out the Rainbow Shoelace Project here: The Rainbow Shoelace Project – Show your support for the LGBTIQ+ community Have a look at the book Abbie has co-authored here: Abbie’s True Col...

On this episode, Hannah chats with Jo Chambers from Colour My Wheels. We love providers who are doing something different and amazing, and Jo is a wonderful example! Colour My Wheels makes stunning wheel covers for wheelchairs, bringing colour and individuality and creating opportunities for connection with amazing designs. This is a great story and a wonderful chat. We hope you enjoy listening. P...

On this episode, Hannah and Sam chat with Stuart Paull from Plan Manage Assist about all things Plan Management. Listen in to get an insight into what is happening in this corner of the NDIS! This is such a fun episode, with some added political spice, and lots of useful information for participants and providers. If you want to get in touch with Stuart you can email: spaull@planmanageassist.com.a...

On this episode, Hannah and Sam chat with Natasha Sholl, a writer and parent, about navigating the NDIS and advocating for her teenage son. She came to our attention with her article in The Guardian, which highlighted the difficulties of even getting her son access to the NDIS. This conversation is raw and funny, showing a real-world example of how poorly the NDIS is functioning. We highly recomme...

On this episode Sam and Hannah chat with Sabrina Leung from enaccess maps about the amazing platform she and her team are building to provide accurate and transparent access information for hospitality venues throughout Australia. We urge you to get involved if you can, get your team involved and help build the data set for enaccess maps and Maps for Change. If you want to get in touch with Sabrin...

On this very special LIVE episode, Hannah and Sam are joined by the always wonderful Justin MacDonald, Esther Syred, Julian Carmichael and Greg Facoory. Thank you so much to our special guests, sponsors and the wonderful crowd that joined us on a scorching hot day in Brisbane in February 2025. If you want to get in touch with us, you can: Contact the podcast whatinthendispod@gmail.com Contact Hann...

We interrupt your regularly scheduled program, because for the last 2 weeks my life has been interrupted, to say the least, and so we have not had time to record a new episode of the podcast. A decision made by the Queensland LNP government to essentially ban gender affirming healthcare to under 18's in this state has thrown an almighty spanner in my life, and the lives of so many people I know, l...

In this episode, Hannah chats with Geordie from Forbes Care about his journey to become an OT, his interest in mental health, and the challenges currently facing OTs and other allied health providers in the NDIS. This is a great chat, and we know you will appreciate Geordie's passion and insights. If you want to get in touch with Forbes Care you can head to the website: https://www.forbes.care ema...

On this episode Hannah and Sam chat with Michael Clark from Athletic Koala about how to stand out and make the best impression when marketing your NDIS business. This is a great talk, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed the discussion with Michael! If you want to get in touch with Michael, check out the website: athletickoala.com.au or email Michael at: michael@athletickoala.com....

On this episode Sam and Hannah get up to date on the latest NDIS news and wrap up the year that was 2024. And what a year it was. Thank you to all our listeners for their support this year, we could not do this podcast without you! If you want to find out more about the Household worker insurance, which applies to anyone in QLD who employs someone who works at their home: https://www.worksafe.qld....

On this episode Sam and Hannah get to chat with a genuine legend of the NDIS, Sue Grier from Let's Connect Support Services. We have been looking forward to this one for a while, and we hope you enjoy a great conversation about support coordination, some of the current difficulties in the NDIS space, and much more. If you want to get in touch with Let's Connect, head to their website: https://www....