Katy Gagliardi (VALID Project Officer Community Development) and Inez Winters (VALID Strategic Lead Policy and Media) spoke on 3CR Community Radio’s Tuesday Breakfast program about the proposed changes in the NDIS Amendment Bill 2026.
You can listen to the full podcast on the 3CR website here. The VALID interview starts 15 minutes 25 seconds into the episode [0:15:25].
Katy and Inez spoke about VALID’s recent submission to the Senate Committee condemning The Bill in its current form for dismantling safeguards and exposing people with disabilities to severe risk.
In the interview, they unpack:
- the inaccessible submission process for people with intellectual disability
- major concerns
- the impact on families, women, and other sectors
- unacceptable Ministerial powers
- the risks of using automation
- changes to assessment and eligibility
- what is next for VALID.
Important Dates and Resources:
- Senate Full Report Due: Friday 14 August 2026
- Inclusion Australia: How to contact your MP about NDIS changes – Inclusion Australia
- Webinar: Building Inclusive Boards and Committees: people with disability as real contributors – Thu, 27 Aug, 12pm – 1pm AEST. Register Now!
Media Contact
Inez Winters | Strategic Lead – Policy & Media
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