6. Navigating the NDIS: Legal Insights and Advocacy with Jenny Draddy

Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers

Are you one of the 550,000 Australians accessing support from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)?

In this episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, join Solicitor Ellen Higginbottom as she delves into the legal complexities and struggles that people with disability face when dealing with the NDIS.

Ellen is joined by Jenny Draddy from Draddy Legal, who has a long history of representing people living with disability. Jenny shares her experiences of representing clients who have had claims denied by the NDIS and their navigation of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).

Ellen, who has a lived experience of disability, also shares her struggles with the agency.

In this episode you can find out more about:

• The challenges people with disabilities face when navigating the NDIS.
• The benefits of having strong legal advocates when dealing with the NDIS
• The way that the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) operates and what might replace it in the near future.

Disclaimer

While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.

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Download our free e-book on the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Find out more about law and health with our free resources.If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, on call the team on 1800 874 949.