Why is getting the right NDIS support so complicated, even when you have a confirmed disability diagnosis?

In this episode, Chris Hall and Karen Hersey take you behind the scenes of the NDIS to unpack how access, funding and plan decisions really work.

Discover why a diagnosis alone isn't enough, what evidence can strengthen your NDIS application, and how primary and secondary disabilities can influence your funding. They also explore why some participants receive inadequate plans, what you can do when you disagree with a decision, and how to advocate for better outcomes when urgent support is needed.

Whether you're an NDIS participant, family member, support coordinator or provider, this conversation offers valuable insights to help you navigate the system with greater confidence.

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In this episode, host Chris Hall sits down with Brendon Grail, former CEO of My Plan Manager and an experienced voice in the NDIS sector, for a wide-ranging conversation about some of the major issues facing participants, providers and support workers. Chris and Brendan explore the debate around registered and unregistered NDIS providers, differences in regulatory requirements, participant choice and control, and the relationship between disability housing and support provision. They also discuss whether women can face particular challenges navigating the NDIS, as well as workforce pressures and the potential safety implications when support workers are working extremely long hours. Visit the Steadway Website: https://steadway.com.au/ Check out Brendon Grail's Website: https://brendongrail.com/about-me

What does the future of disability support look like when lived experience leads the conversation? In this episode of the Steadway NDIS Podcast, Chris Hall speaks with Perry Cross, founder of the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation and CEO of Accessible Homes Australia. Perry shares his experience as a ventilated quadriplegic and discusses groundbreaking spinal cord injury research, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), assistive technology, participant choice, independent living and the importance of separating housing from care. The episode also explores group homes, onsite shared support, hospital discharge barriers and why accessible housing should be designed around dignity, independence and real choice. 🎙️ Featuring Perry Cross 🎧 Hosted by Chris Hall, Steadway #NDIS #SDA #DisabilitySupport #IndependentLiving #AccessibleHousing #SpinalCordInjury #DisabilityAdvocacy #AssistiveTechnology