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Narrowing our NDIS: Are "support lists" an innovation killer?
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On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets Sam Paior from The Growing Space and Chris Coombes from DSC. They discuss the Government's attempt to redefine what the NDIS will pay for. They examine the draft lists of NDIS supports and consider what should and should not be included. They also discuss some of the unintended consequences…
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Deep Dive with Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess
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On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets with Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess. They chat about her fight for disability rights on the world stage and what she thinks about changes to the NDIS back home. They also cover the disability Royal Commission and the Disability Discrimination Act. Rosemary calls for …
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Amending the NDIS Bill: What's Happened, What's Missing & What's Next?
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On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets with disability rights advocate El Gibbs and disability law expert Mitchell Skipsey to discuss the NDIS Bill, the recent amendments and what is needed to ensure that the NDIS Bill meets the needs of NDIS participants.The guests highlight the importance of constraints on the NDIA's informati…
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Planned changes to the NDIS unpacked with Senator Steele-John
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On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets with Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John to understand his position on the changes to the NDIS legislation that are currently before Parliament. The Senator expresses concerns and why he believes these changes will negatively impact participants. He explains his thinking behind this position …
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Changes to the NDIS Act Explained with Expert Lawyers
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On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets with disability law experts Mitchell Skipsey, and Dr Darren O'Donovan to understand the changes to the NDIS Act. They explore the reasons for the changes, and how these changes may impact on NDIS participants. The conversation highlights the importance of involving people with disabilities …
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Meet the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce
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On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets with the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce to understand the role of the taskforce and learn if changes to registration requirements will impact on our rights to choice and control in the NDIS. To learn more check out the website below: https://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-ca…
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Deep Dive into the NDIS Review - Part 2: Assessments, Navigators and Psychosocial supports
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In Part 2 of our deep dive into the NDIS Review we explore assessments, navigators and psychosocial supports and talk about what happens next. What happens when you bring together Australia's leading disability advocates and academics to dive deep into the recommendations by the NDIS Review? To find out check out this episode of Reasonable & Necess…
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Deep Dive into the NDIS Review - Part 1: What happened to participant choice and control?
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What happens when you bring together Australia's leading disability advocates and academics to dive deep into the recommendations by the NDIS Review?To find out check out this episode of Reasonable & Necessary for an in depth, no holds barred examination of the most controversial NDIS Review recommendations.In this 1st part, the panel examines mand…
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Your Guide to the NDIS Review: Experts Have Their Say
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On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George brings together Australia's leading disability advocates to unpack the NDIS Review. Dr George, along with El Gibbs, Nick Avery, Jarrod Sandell-Hay and Sam Paior will guide you through all the big changes that are proposed, and what they might mean for you.…
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NDIS and the Law: Interview with Natalie Wade, Equality Lawyers
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On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George speaks with disability rights lawyer Natalie Wade, about NDIS appeals, the NDIS Review and her nationally televised speech on the ABC.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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NDIS Review: Big Changes Revealed with Co-Chairs Bruce and Lisa
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On this episode of Reasonable and Necessary, Professor Bruce Bonyhady and Lisa Paul give their final interview and reveal major changes that will be recommended in the NDIS Review final report. This is a must see episode for anyone interested in the NDIS.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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Disability Royal Commission: Interview with Former Commissioner Alastair McEwin
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On this episode of Reasonable and Necessary, Dr George speaks to Alastair McEwin, Former Commissioner, Disability Royal Commission about what the findings and recommendations of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of people with disability will mean for the disability community.…
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Redesigning NDIS 2.0 with Simon Duffy, an international perspective
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On this episode of Reasonable and Necessary, Dr George speaks with international expert on self-directed disability supports and citizenship, Dr Simon Duffy and NDIS participant and researcher Dr Mark Brown about their new report “Redesigning the NDIS”. The report highlights the need for a sustainable NDIS, built through codesign with reliable pers…
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Challenging NDIS decisions: Expert advice to get the support you need
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On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George speaks with Mitchell Skipsey from the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and NDIS participant and activist, Felice Vaiani, about NDIS appeals and what to do when your NDIS plan doesn't meet your needs. This episode is full of lots of great advice, and important things to consider when appeali…
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NDIS and Employment: Using your funding to land your dream job – Reasonable and Necessary
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On this episode of Reasonable and Necessary, Dr George speaks with Donna Purcell and Jeannie Hodges from the NDIA & CEO of Hazzah & NDIS participant Ben Paior-Smith to find out how you can use your NDIS funding to find and maintain employment. We also look at what employers can do to get more disabled people into work.…
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NDIS Review: Exclusive First Interview with Co-Chairs Bruce and Lisa – Reasonable & Necessary
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On this episode of Reasonable and Necessary, Dr George speaks with Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM and Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM about early findings from the NDIS Review and what the NDIS might look like in the future.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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NDIS Budget 2023: Cuts & Caps, Targets & Reforms with Bill Shorten
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On this episode of Reasonable and Necessary, Dr George speaks with Minister Bill Shorten about the 2023 NDIS budget to understand what the budget will mean for people with disabilities and our families. Is there a cap on the NDIS, will our funding packages be cut and will it be harder to get onto the NDIS? You will get the answers to these question…
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How to get great outcomes from your NDIS plan - A Self-management Deep Dive
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On this episode of Reasonable and Necessary, Dr George speaks with NDIA General Manager Sam Bennett and NDIS guru Sam Paior about how to manage your NDIS funds efficiently, creatively and innovatively so you can get the best outcomes out of your plan. While we focus on self management, you don't need to self manage to benefit from this episode. It …
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Unregistered NDIS Providers: What Participants Really Think
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Did you know that NDIS participants over all spend about 60% of our funding on unregistered providers. And this number is growing. On this episode of Reasonable and Necessary, Dr George speaks with Prof Helen Dickinson from UNSW and NDIS participants and disability advocates Nick Avery and Jarrod Sandell-Hay about why more and more participants are…
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NDIS fraud and dodgy providers – Reasonable & Necessary podcast with Dr George
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On this episode of Reasonable and Necessary, Australia's leading podcast series on the NDIS, Dr George Taleporos is joined by Assistant Director of the Fraud Fusion Taskforce at the NDIA Bruce Graydon, the Director of Compliance and Worker Screening at the NDIS Commission Matt Barr and disability ally Peter Gregory.You will get some great tips on h…
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Meet the new CEO of the NDIA – Exclusive first interview with Rebecca Falkingham
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On this episode of Reasonable and Necessary, Australia's leading podcast series on the NDIS, Dr George Taleporos is joined by the new CEO of the National Disability Insurance Agency Rebecca Falkingham about her key priorities , how she plans to rebuild trust and much more.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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"At first I said No!" NDIS Chair Kurt Fearnley reveals all in this exclusive interview.
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In this episode of Reasonable and Necessary, Australia's leading podcast on the NDIS, Dr. George speaks with newly appointed NDIS Chair Kurt Fearnley. In this in-depth interview Fearnley reveals all about how he came to the role, his vision for the future of the NDIS and, with a bit of persuasion, he takes on some of your tricky questions…
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When NDIS services turn bad - Interview with NDIS Commissioner Tracy Mackey
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In this episode of Reasonable and Necessary, Dr. George speaks with NDIS Commissioner Tracy Mackey about what you can do if you are unhappy with your NDIS services, including how to deal with unregistered providers, and how you can make a complaint to the commissioner.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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In this episode of Reasonable and Necessary, Dr George speaks with Megan Topping (La Trobe University PhD research student) and Carl Thompson (NDIS participant and director of support coordination provider 'Sort Your Support') about what NDIS participants really want from support workers.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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NDIS deep dive: Interview with Minister Bill Shorten
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In this episode of Reasonable and Necessary Dr George follows up with the newly elected Minister about what he’s learned about the NDIS since taking over, and what he’s going to do to rebuild it now that he’s in charge. Fixing the issue of people stuck in hospital, bringing forward the 10-year review and restructuring the appeals process are just a…
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Our Relationships with the NDIS – what makes them work or fall apart?
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In research by the Summer Foundation and La Trobe University, participants revealed that their relationship with the NDIA needs repairing – most had lost confidence and trust in the NDIA. Many recognised that they can’t opt out of this relationship, so with the appointment of a new government, many participants are optimistic that the time may be r…
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Election 2022 and the NDIS: Disability Advocates Have Our Say
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Dr George Taleporos speaks to a panel of disability advocates, where they examine the topics discussed in the previous episodes of the election series. They cover all things NDIS - funding cuts, operational issues, workforce, cost versus value and the damage of a ‘cost-first’ mentality.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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Election 2022 and the NDIS: Interview with Bill Shorten, MP
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Dr George Taleporos speaks to Shadow Minister for the NDIS, Bill Shorten in today’s episode of Reasonable & Necessary. Mr Shorten talks about his plans for the NDIS if he’s elected and how he plans to bring more people with disability into administering the NDIS, how they plan to make the NDIS more sustainable and how a Labor government plans to st…
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Election 2022 and the NDIS: Interview with Senator Jordon Steele-John
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Election 2022 and the NDIS: Minister Reynold’s on her priorities for the NDIS
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In the first episode of our election special, Dr George Taleporos talks to the Hon Linda Reynolds, Minister for the NDIS. In this important conversation, Minister Reynolds talks through her priorities for the NDIS if re-elected, which include participant-centred reforms, extra funding and reducing wait times around housing and support decisions.…
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Why are so many people stuck in hospital waiting for NDIS decisions?
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In this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, we meet NDIS participant Leila Bowheen who has been stuck in hospital for almost a year, waiting for housing and support. We also talk to Adam Horsburgh, CEO at the Austin Hospital for his take on the problem and how it can be solved This interview was recorded in April 2022.Part of the Reasonable and Nece…
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How people with disability can access free rapid antigen tests
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In this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, George is speaking with Therese Clark from Barwon Health to find out how people with disability (PWD) can access free rapid antigen tests (RAT) through the Victorian Government Disability Liaison Officer service.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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NDIS: An inside look at what’s new in 2022
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In this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, George is speaking with NDIA CEO Martin Hoffman about what’s new in the NDIS for 2022. We talk about codesign, NDIS appeals, COVID-19 and much more.This interview was recorded on 14 February 2022.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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COVID passports and planning for the possibility of ending up in hospital
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In this final episode of the Reasonable and Necessary COVID-19 series, Dr George Taleporos speaks to Linda Hughes, UpSkill Lead and parent to a man who has complex needs. They go into detail about why it’s so important to make a plan for ‘COVID-normal’, and the most useful tools that will help you plan for the ‘what ifs’.This interview was recorded…
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Are the human rights of people with disabilities being protected during the pandemic?
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Dr George Taleporos speaks to Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Dr. Ben Gauntlett about the human rights impact of the pandemic.This interview was recorded on 27 October 2021.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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I got vaccinated and didn't have to leave the house!
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In this episode of Reasonable and Necessary, Dr George Taleporos gets vaccinated without leaving the house and then speaks to the Disability Liaison Officer, who can help people to get vaccinated.This interview was recorded on 19 November 2021.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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I got COVID and was forced into hospital (with Anj Barker)
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Dr George Taleporos speaks to anti-violence and disability advocate Anj Barker about her experience of catching COVID and being forced into hospital.This interview was recorded on 8 November 2021.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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Vaccination for people with complex needs and tips to stay safe from COVID
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Dr George Taleporos speaks to The Chair of Disability and Health, University of Melbourne, Professor Anne Kavanagh, about vaccination for people with with complex needs and tips to stay safe from COVID-19.This interview was recorded on 28 October 2021.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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Rapid Antigen testing for disability support workers, vaccination and much more...
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Dr George Taleporos speaks to Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd about rapid antigen testing in the disability sector, vaccination, when there is a substitute decision maker, and much more.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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What role do disability service providers have in keeping people safe and getting us vaccinated?
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Special Series - Living with COVIDDr George Taleporos speaks to the acting NDIS Commissioner, Samantha Taylor about mandatory vaccination and the role of disability service providers in supporting us to stay safe through the pandemic.This interview was recorded on 3 November 2021.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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How can I use my NDIS supports flexibly to stay safe from COVID? – Special series: Living with COVID
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Dr George Taleporos speaks to the Deputy CEO of the NDIA, Lisa Studdert about the role of the NDIS in supporting people through the pandemic. This interview was recorded on 3 November 2021.Part of the Reasonable and Necessary podcast – Living with COVID series.For more episodes visit: https://www.summerfoundation.org.au/resources/reasonable-and-nec…
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Reasonable & Necessary with Dr George -Interview with Shadow Minister for the NDIS, Bill Shorten
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Dr George Taleporos speaks to NDIS Shadow Minister Bill Shorten on what it took to create the NDIS and where it may be heading.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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Reasonable & Necessary with Dr George - Interview with Senator Jordan Steele-John
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Reasonable & Necessary with Dr George - Interview with Minister Linda Reynolds
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Dr George Taleporos speaks to Minister Linda Reynolds on the future of the NDIS and the end of independent assessments.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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Reasonable & Necessary with Dr George - with Martin Hoffman, NDIA CEO
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Dr George Taleporos speaks to Martin Hoffman, NDIA CEO about Independent Assessments and Personalised BudgetsBy Summer Foundation Ltd
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Reasonable & Necessary with Dr George - Series 6, Episode 3 (with Graeme Head and Samantha Taylor)
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A conversation with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission: Issues and challenges facing the SDA sector – with Graeme Head and Samantha TaylorBy Summer Foundation Ltd
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Reasonable & Necessary with Dr George - Series 6, Episode 2 (with Belinda and Kim, SDA tenants)
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Tenants speak: What it’s like living in SDA & what it takes to move into independent living – Belinda Aitken, Lived Experience Facilitator and SDA Reference Group Lead, Summer Foundation and Kim, an SDA tenant.By Summer Foundation Ltd
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Reasonable & Necessary with Dr George - Series 6, Episode 1 (with Queenie Tran & Tom Worsnop)
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Providers speak: What it takes to deliver quality outcomes in the SDA market - with Queenie Tran, Chief Operating Officer, Summer Housing and Tom Worsnop, Tenant Outcomes Manager, Guardian LivingBy Summer Foundation Ltd
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Reasonable & Necessary with Dr George - Series 5, Episode 4 (with Terry Mader, CEO, My Supports)
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Understanding Individual Living Options - with UpSkill lead Linda Hughes and My Supports CEO Terry MaderBy Summer Foundation Ltd
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Reasonable & Necessary with Dr George - Series 5, Episode 3 (with Linda Hughes – UpSkill Lead)
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Support coordinators getting great outcomes for people who have complex needs - with Linda Hughes, Brigette Kirkpatrick and Marnie BaulchBy Summer Foundation Ltd
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