Naomi Barun

The Community Affairs Legislation Committee has just published the joint submission I have co-authored with my friend and NDIA co-design colleague, Uli Cartwright, on the NDIS Bill. Our submission addresses: - The lack of co-design for major changes to the primary legislation according to Article 4(3) of the UNCRPD - Destruction of the golden thread between funding, goals and aspirations for a life worth living on an equal basis with others - Parallels with Robodebt culture in the participant experience and the further risks this Bill imposes - Legislating NDIA accountability to participants - Legislating NDIA, DSS and Government accountability in co-design - Our vision for the co-design commitment we need This submission was made independently of our roles as NDIA Participant Reference Group members. However, in light of the following statement published on the DSS website last night regarding NDIA co-design, we wish to set the record straight: “Since the Government introduced proposed changes to the NDIS Act, the NDIA has been working closely with Disability Representative and Carer Organisations (DRCOs), our Independent Advisory Council (IAC) and Participant Reference Group (PRG) to improve their approach and confirm the next set of priority topics for co-design.” We do not know who drafted this FAQ, but we do not believe “working closely” with the PRG is a fair or accurate representation of a one hour briefing the day after the Bill was tabled, a two hour Q&A for us to give our feedback on the proposed legislative changes, and a two hour meeting on the NDIA’s already-formed, already-drafted co-design approach and proposed topics. At this meeting, we asked the NDIA to ask us what we can contribute and how much work we can take on, not to assume we are not up to the task. We go much further in our submission: We ask the Government, DSS and the NDIA to “assume that we can” contribute much more, and to invite people with disability to lead these reforms, including drafting of amendments (or indeed, re-drafting) of this Bill.

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💡A thought provoking piece of work has recently released been released called ‘Are industry good organisations good for industry? A reimagined future: finding the #CommonGround ' 💡 the joint piece of work by AGMARDT (The Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust) & KPMG New Zealand is intended to stimulate debate and discussion. NZ is so lucky with the resources housed within our industry bodies, CRIs, cooperatives and others that support the sector. Which other industry provides a complete how-to for anyone entering their sector. Information is certainly not the issue! I think the report certainly highlights a lot of the frustrations currently held and the opportunity to discuss pathways forward. 💡Definitely worth a read and the podcasts hosted by Sarah Perriam-Lampp give a great snapshot of the intent and content of the report.

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What's the role of the Commonwealth Government in setting urban policy? The topic is being explored again, as many in the housing and planning systems will know, with workshops happening nationwide on the draft National Urban Policy. For many, this may feel like déjà vu, given past interventions in the space. Others would argue that now is the time. Wherever you sit on the matter, it will be interesting to see where the Feds land on this topic. My read on what's been produced so far is that it's a little bit ‘passive’ and maybe not as instructive as a valid national policy should be in this space. I would love to know what you think if you've had a chance to read the material. Some other questions include where will this policy sit in the pecking order, for example with the National Housing and Homelessness Plan soon to be released, and other infrastructure plans in place, where does the hierarchy place it? You can find more about National Urban Policy here: https://lnkd.in/gdPUsRcc The consultation report’s available here: https://lnkd.in/ghEJtQ9U (📷 Tonights workshop in Brisbane). Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts National Shelter Q Shelter #National #Urban #Policy #Development #Australia

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My career may have gone down a very different path had it not been for me being fortunate enough to obtain employment here in Melbourne through the then Temporary Work Skills Shortage (Subclass 457) Visa. The shortage of planners has not changed in the 16 years I have been in Australia, yet the visa situation has, which is why this piece of advocacy through the Planning Institute of Australia is so important. #skillsshortage #knowledgesharing #bestpractice #planningourfuture #planning

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Does NZ need better governance around urban design? This review by researcher David Batchelor at School of Architecture systematically examines how urban design can deliver less than ideal outcomes and puts forward some solutions. #urbandesign #communities #propertydevelopment https://lnkd.in/gC_zFAUY

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Great panel discussion tonight on importance and challenges of adaptive reuse. Especially in Auckland, city that has so many under-utilised and under performing buildings. When to preserve and when to let go (rid) off and when to advocate for retaining memory of the city

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Whilst we need more housing, we need housing to be resilient, sustainable and safe...

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