Experts Available for NDIS Commentary Ahead of Speech

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Experts Offer Insights on NDIS Impacts

Minister Butler is set to deliver a speech on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) at the press club on 23rd April. Various organisations, including Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA), are ready to offer expert commentary on the potential impacts of changes to the NDIS. Skye Kakoschke-Moore, CEO of CYDA, is available for media inquiries through Communications & Media Advisor David Kavanagh at 0426 815 627.

Darryl Steff, CEO of the Down Syndrome Australia Consortium, is prepared to discuss how the NDIS might affect individuals with Down syndrome. He can be contacted at 0411 181 891 for further insights.

Inclusion Australia and Mental Health Organisations

Maeve Kennedy, CEO of Inclusion Australia, will provide commentary on the NDIS’s impact on accessibility and inclusion. Media representatives can reach Comms Manager Anita Herbert at 0419 143 985 for more details.

Kerry Hawkins, CEO of Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA), will participate in discussions about mental health services under the NDIS. The National Mental Health Consumer Alliance (NMHCA) is also available for additional insights. Charlie Moore can facilitate arrangements for commentary at 0452 606 171.

Minister Butler’s speech is expected to address critical aspects of the NDIS, with possible adjustments affecting participants and service providers. expert commentary will be crucial for stakeholders to understand these changes and their implications.

Upcoming discussions will cover topics related to the NDIS, including funding, accessibility, and service provision. These insights aim to prepare stakeholders for potential changes and highlight their effects on the community.

Experts will focus on how proposed changes might impact vulnerable groups, such as children and young people with disabilities, as well as individuals with mental health needs. Engaging with these experts allows policymakers and the public to gain a deeper understanding of the NDIS challenges and opportunities.

Last updated: 21 April 2026, 11:19 pm

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Daniel Rolph is the editor of Melbourne Insider, covering hospitality, venue openings and events across Melbourne. With over 15 years’ experience in marketing and media, he brings a commercial, newsroom-focused approach to accurate and timely local reporting.
Daniel Rolph
Daniel Rolph is the editor of Melbourne Insider, covering hospitality, venue openings and events across Melbourne. With over 15 years’ experience in marketing and media, he brings a commercial, newsroom-focused approach to accurate and timely local reporting.