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John Walsh - More than Independent Assessments

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In this episode, Disability Done Different speak candidly with John Walsh. John is a former NDIA board member, and one of the key designers of the NDIS. He talks about independent assessments, rethinking "reasonable and necessary" and the importance of real funds flexibility.

 

Accompanying reading for this episode is John’s submission to the JSC

Podcast Transcript: John Walsh on...More than Independent Assessments

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