The current NDIS discourse on the lack of clarity to legislative changes, assessment processes of "who's in and who's out" of NDIS funding, and the ongoing fraud debate have caused anxiety to participants and many of us. A recent media opinion that portrays people with disability as abusing their funding in what would normally be a day like everyone else — such as being supported to have a cup of coffee at the local café — has inadvertently revived the call for congregate care.

Many participants, their families and colleagues are deeply hurt by this public discourse. So, what is the PBS sector's response? Are we attuning to this angst? We all know that the 'best quality plan' will not be effective in an environment of concern, and more so, in the current climate of high-level angst.

So, where should some of our attention be? Frankly, we need to stop 'navel gazing' internally as a PBS sector and start to bravely call out the issues that matter most. This webinar will expand on some reflections for a collective action on these issues.