29/04/2026
Earlier this week DCV had the pleasure of welcoming Mary Aldred MP to our Warragul Head Office.
Mary met with our team and spoke at length with our CEO, Rhys Gorman, about the current challenges and issues participants in Gippsland are facing with the NDIS.
In particular, we shared the stories of 4 participants who represent just a handful of people that have been impacted by inconsistencies in the NDIS planning / review process and that have faced impacts to their health and wellbeing as a result of arbitrary decisions by the agency.
Following this meeting, Rhys said “as an organisation, we know the NDIS is a key lifeline for people with permanent and significant disability. Mary is very passionate about ensuring reform in the NDIS does not impact the safety and quality of supports being provided to NDIS participants”.
At a time when we are hearing feedback and fear on the future of the NDIS, we sincerely appreciate Mary taking the time to hear our feedback - and for her ongoing commitment to ensuring the voice of people with Disabilities in our region are heard loud and clear in Canberra.