If you haven't found anyone yet, I could do this in the next couple of weeks. Other than being a researcher I have an adult child with mental health and intellectual disability. So I've been actively but privately been watching this space. 
Melinda Jones

On 8 May 2017, at 10:13 am, Karen Fisher <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Thanks Dale.

Looking forward to talking more.

Let me know if you want to try to find someone more local for you.

Karen

 

 

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From: The Disability-Research Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dale Reardon
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Subject: Anyone eligible for writing on The Conversation interested in mental health and NDIS?

 

Hi,

 

I operate a disability community online, My Disability Matters:

 

https://mydisabilitymatters.club

 

and quite a few of our Australian members with mental health issues / mental illness are having a terrible time dealing with the NDIS. There are examples of excessive eligibility paperwork requirements and insufficient supports.

 

Members are willing to share all their personal details, their full personal story etc if you are interested in writing an article about the mental health changes in Australia.

 

Please let me know if you are interested and I can put you in touch as the people are desperate to share their stories to try and have the NDIA change its ways.

 

Dale.

 

 

 

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Founder, My Disability Matters

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