Dr Zuleyka Zevallos

NDIS reforms are welcome but there are many gaps in this early stage. For example, people with non-apparent disabilities struggle. Or to contribute to society, people of short stature need modifications, but they're being told they don't qualify for support under NDIS. #QandA

NDIS were offered a place on the panel but declined. #QandA While NDIS needs to engage with the public & invest in education for practitioners & wider society, Graeme Innes notes 15% of NDIS staff are disabled - far higher than average for most government agencies (2.8% or 2.9%)

NDIS has problems but it is the opportunity of a lifetime we must seize as a nation. - Graeme Innes #QandA

NDIS - support for people with mental health issues is leading to 'almost unbearable pressure for this scheme.' - Bruce Bonyhady #QandA

Audience member Fiona has a BA, Masters & postgraduate diploma cannot get a graduate position in government departments. How can disabled people get a fair go in the job marketplace, even when they are overqualified, let alone starting out in their early careers? #QandA

Audience member Ben asks: why do mainstream schools exclude disabled students, telling them to go to special schools rather than helping them belong? #QandA Children with intellectual disability are being pushed out of mainstream system. - Catia Malaquias

Catia Malaquias asks: what does it take to get this right? She notes Italy is celebrating 40 years of closing special schools. Canada has other examples of inclusive schooling. It is a fundamental human right for disabled kids to have a choice about their schooling. #QandA

Bullying, prejudice and exclusion of disabled children in mainstream schools is reflective of what happens in workplaces. But by law workplaces are supposed to be inclusive. Schools need to uphold the same inclusions. - Dylan Alcott #QandA