Calls to get more people with disability on the NDIA board

Published 18th August 2020

The Morrison government is being urged to increase disability representation on the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) board, after the only person with disability on the board stepped down.

It was announced on Thursday that John Walsh AM was resigning from the board following a seven-year stint in the role. 

National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Stuart Robert said Walsh – who was also principal member of the NDIS Independent Advisory Council for 14 months – will be sorely missed.

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Source:
Luke Michael, 2020, Probono Australia (https://probonoaustralia.com.au)