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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:
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> 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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> Karen Fisher
> Professor, Disability Research Program
> Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney NSW 2052, Australia
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> www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/staff/karen-fisher-325.html
> Disability Policy in China: Child and Family Experiences www.routledge.com/products/9781138932470
> Caring for Orphaned Children in China https://rowman.com/ISBN/9780739136942
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> From: The Disability-Research Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dale Reardon
> Sent: Monday, 1 May 2017 11:50 AM
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> Subject: Anyone eligible for writing on The Conversation interested in mental health and NDIS?
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> Hi,
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> I operate a disability community online, My Disability Matters:
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> https://mydisabilitymatters.club
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Dale Reardon
> Founder, My Disability Matters
> The new social network for the Disability Community
> Friends, family, carers and businesses welcome
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> Phone: 03 6286 7305 | 0420 277 457 | Skype: dale.reardon
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