A new group of Australia’s top early childhood experts will help make the NDIS better for children and their families.
Minister for NDIS, Bill Shorten recently announced this Children’s Expert Advisory Group. They will work with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to improve the NDIS based on recommendations from a recent review.
The NDIS review suggested ways to make sure children with disability get the support they need. This includes making it easier for families to access the best services, getting help from the NDIS when needed, and improving how the NDIS works with other systems like education.
Minister Shorten emphasised that early support is crucial for children and that a more connected support system is needed. He is pleased to have a diverse and experienced group to help make these changes.
The Advisory Group will include organisations that represent children, their families, and carers. They will provide expert advice to the NDIA on how to improve the NDIS experience for children and their families and help with clear communication about the NDIS.
The group will also gather feedback from other stakeholders to ensure the best approach. This new group is part of the government’s ongoing effort to improve the NDIS in partnership with people with disability and their supporters.
Skye Kakoschke-Moore from Children and Young People with Disability Australia is a member of the group. She said they are excited to work with the government to make the NDIS easier to access and navigate for children and families.
Members of the Children’s Expert Advisory Group include:
- Sylvana Mahmic – NDIS Independent Advisory Council
- Skye Kakoschke-Moore – Children and Young People with Disability Australia
- Yvonne Keane – Reimagine
- Samantha Page – Early Childhood Australia
- Gretchen Young – SNAICC National Voice for Our Children
- Jenny Karavolos – Australian Autism Alliance
- Morgan Fitzpatrick – Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention Network
- Professor Sharon Goldfeld – Centre for Community Child Health
- Dr. Tim Moore – Centre for Community Child Health
- Professor Valsamma Eapen – University of NSW
- Sebastian Langdon-Macmillan – Member Youth Steering Committee
- Ellen Gould – NDIS Independent Advisory Council Reference Group Member
We look forward to hearing the recommendations from this expert advisory board and are pleased that there is progress in this space.
Be sure to keep an eye out for more news from the NDIA in the coming weeks.
Written by Amanda Robinson, B.A., MMentalHealth Prac.
Amanda is a professional with over a decade of dedicated experience in the fields of Mental Health and Disability. Her extensive expertise lies in navigating the intricate landscape of the Disability Sector. She brings a unique perspective to her work, being both a person with lived experience of disability and a compassionate carer. She has a passion for advocacy, making her a staunch champion for the rights and well-being of individuals facing similar challenges.
