Dr George Taleporos

11/06/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Episode – New Government… Now What for the NDIS?

What does the Albanese Government’s landslide re-election mean for the future of the NDIS?

In this special live episode of Reasonable & Necessary with El Gibbs, Trinity Ford, and Anna Burke we unpack the political shake-up and what it means for people with disability.

This is the first ever live episode of the podcast, hosted in partnership with People with Disability Australia (PWDA. Together, we explored the big questions, including:

What does the NDIS moving into the new Health. Aged Care and Disability portfolio really mean?

We also discuss the payment notices, NDIS funding periods and lots more.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand what’s next for the NDIS and how we make sure it works for us.

What does the new political landscape mean for people with disability and the future of the NDIS?In this special live episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr G...

25/05/2025

📣 What happened to my friend and my own experience of a health care system that fails to meet our diverse and often complex needs has fuelled my advocacy for better health care for people with disabilities. 🙏 Please read and share this important story about Madeleine Sobb Natalie Wade Samantha...

14/08/2024

🎙️ OUT NOW! "Narrowing our NDIS: Are "support lists" an innovation killer?" podcast with Dr George! 🔊". On this episode I meet with we discuss the Government's attempt to redefine what the NDIS will pay for. We examine the draft lists of NDIS supports and consider what should and should not be included. We also discuss some of the unintended consequences of narrowing the definition of an NDIS support.

Check it out now, please share widely and share your thoughts in the comments.

On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets Sam Paior from The Growing Space and Chris Coombes from DSC. They discuss the Government's attempt...

21/05/2024

🧐Please check out, share and comment on what Senator Jordon Steele-John our only disabled parliamentarian had to say about the NDIS bill, currently before parliament. What do you think about the bill?

According to the Senator:
🔴 The proposed changes to the NDIS Act in Australia could undermine the rights of disabled people and remove their choice and control over individualized supports. 🚫
😔 The introduction of needs assessments and the shift to a flexible budget could result in reduced funding and limited access to necessary supports.
⚖️ The legislation grants significant powers to the agency and the government, allowing them to determine what supports are appropriate and who can provide them.
⬇️ The proposed changes could lead to increased financial stress, reduced independence, and a regression in the progress made towards inclusion and community engagement for disabled people.
🗣️ It is crucial for disabled people and their allies to push back against these changes, advocate for necessary fixes to the NDIS, and ensure that their voices are heard in the decision-making process.

Sound Bites from Senator Jordan 🎤
"This legislation represents one of the most serious attempts by a government to undermine the rights of disabled people." 📢
"These changes will result in reductions of the amount of funding in people's plans." 💸

On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets with Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John to understand his position on the changes to the NDIS legis...

21/05/2024

On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George Taleporos meets with Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John to understand his position on the changes to the NDIS legislation that are currently before Parliament.

The Senator expresses concerns and why he believes these changes will negatively impact participants. He explains his thinking behind this position and why the changes may result in less choice and control for NDIS participants.

Check it out now on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts.

Watch the episode here: https://pulse.ly/nafbsqobhu

02/05/2024

📣 Major changes are proposed for the NDIS. In the latest episode of my Reasonable & Necessary podcast, disability law experts Mitchell Skipsey and Dr. Darren O'Donovan break down the proposed legislative amendments in easy-to-understand terms.

They explain how the new "reasonable and necessary" assessments, and increased government powers could reshape the NDIS experience. Mitchell and Darren also stress the importance of co-design and strong community input to ensure participants' voices are heard.

If you want to understand these major changes better, I highly recommend giving this insightful explainer a listen.

🙏 Please share this podcast with your network to raise awareness about the major changes proposed for NDIS and share your thoughts about what is proposed in the comments.

On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets with disability law experts Mitchell Skipsey, and Dr. Darren O'Donovan to understand the changes t...

29/04/2024

📝 In my latest article below, I delve into the fight facing participants and families to be in charge of our supports and our lives.

🔍 The NDIS Review proposes changes that undermine our ability to choose who comes into our homes and who touches our bodies—a fundamental human right.

🌈The NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce has the potential to ensure the NDIS remains a tool for empowerment, inclusion, and dignity. By developing a truly individualised, rights-based quality framework as I recommend, the taskforce can set us on a positive path. One where each of our unique circumstances and preferences shape the proportionate safeguards around us within a broader individualised "ecosystem" of informal and formal supports.

🙏 Please share this article with your network to raise awareness and support the rights of people with disabilities and our families to choice and control in the NDIS.

💪 Together, we can ensure that decades of activism lead to lasting, authentic progress towards true self-determination.

Read the full article below (requires a Linkedin account, sorry):

Thank you for your support! 💖
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ndis-review-failed-us-provider-worker-registration-dr-george-guu1c/?trackingId=yvkMJV80Tz%2BN6qn40LUOgQ%3D%3D

12/04/2024

Not only is Nat Wade one of the smartest people I know, she's also one of the funniest. 😁 Check out and share this clip ✂ from my recent interview with the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce and make sure you have your say at their upcoming round tables. Bill Shorten

31 seconds · Clipped by Summer Foundation · Original video "Meet the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce" by Summer Foundation

03/04/2024

On this NEW episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George Taleporos meets with the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce to understand the role of the taskforce, and learn if changes to registration requirements will impact on our rights to choice and control in the NDIS.

Check it out now on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts.

Watch the episode here: https://pulse.ly/xqejzdzwvj

29/03/2024

Unpacking the new laws introduced by BBill Shortenin this week with UUNSWProf. Helen Dickinson

15/03/2024

Have you seen my latest podcast?

OUT NOW! PART 2 of our deep dive into the NDIS Review…

In this episode, we explore assessments, navigators and psychosocial supports and talk about what happens next.

What happens when you bring together Australia's leading disability advocates and academics to dive deep into the recommendations by the NDIS Review? To find out check out this episode of Reasonable & Necessary for an in-depth, no holds barred examination of the most controversial NDIS Review recommendations.

Check it out now on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts.

Watch the episode here: https://pulse.ly/kck1zcftng