Reasonable and Necessary

By Summer Foundation

The Summer Foundation podcast series aims to simplify the NDIS for participants, their families and anyone supporting NDIS participants to work their way through the system.

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The podcast currently has 107 episodes available.

Reasonable and Necessary episodes:

October 01, 2025 Exclusive: NDIS Deep Dive with Minister Jenny McAllister
Exclusive: NDIS Deep Dive with Minister Jenny McAllister
In this exclusive in-depth interview, Minister Jenny McAllister joins Dr George Taleporos on the Reasonable & Necessary podcast to share her vision for the future of the NDIS.

We cover:
✅ How the Support Needs Assessment will shape plans and budgets
✅ The introduction of Thriving Kids and foundational supports
✅ NDIS pricing and long-term sustainability
✅ Changes to provider registration and safeguards
✅ Moving away from group homes towards more individualised living

Every NDIS participant, family member, and provider will be affected by these changes. Listen now to hear directly from the Minister about what’s ahead.
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40min
July 07, 2025 NDIS Funding Periods & Support Lists: Unpacked by Expert Lawyers –Reasonable & Necessary w/Dr George
In this must-watch episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George Taleporos is joined by two of Australia’s top disability rights lawyers—Dr Darren O’Donovan (La Trobe University) and Sian Thomas (Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion)—to unpack what the recent changes to the NDIS.
What are funding periods and when can you ask for longer ones?
What’s the problem with NDIS support lists—and how can they be fixed?
What are your rights when decisions don’t reflect your individual needs?
From rent (for in-home support) to air conditioners to stovetops, we explore real-life examples of how rigid rules are creating barriers—and what you can do about it.
Whether you're an NDIS participant, advocate, family member, or provider, this episode will give you the tools to understand your rights and challenge unfair decisions.
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56min
June 10, 2025 New Government… Now What for the NDIS? | Reasonable & Necessary LIVE
What does the new political landscape mean for people with disability and the future of the NDIS?
In this special live episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George Taleporos is joined by an incredible panel of disability leaders – El Gibbs, Trinity Ford, and Anna Burke – to unpack what the election result means for the disability community.
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53min
June 05, 2025 Moving Out, Moving On:Beyond Group Homes in the NDIS-Reasonable & Necessary with Dr George Taleporos
Why are tens of thousands of Australians with disability still being placed in group homes under the NDIS and what can be done about it?
In this episode, Dr George Taleporos is joined by Jess Walker and Anna Burke from the Summer Foundation to unpack their new report, Moving Out, Moving On, which calls for urgent reform of housing and living supports under the NDIS.
We explore the hidden cost of group homes, the benefits of Individualised Living Arrangements (ILAs), and hear from Bar and Matt, two people who are living proof that a better way is possible.
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37min
March 19, 2025 Exclusive first interview with NDIS Commissioners Louise Glanville and Natalie Wade
In this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George sits down with Louise Glanville, Commissioner of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and Natalie Wade, the Associate Commissioner. Together, they discuss the future of the NDIS Commission, the upcoming changes to NDIS regulation and more.
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45min
March 04, 2025 Exclusive Interview with the Minister for the NDIS Amanda Rishworth | Reasonable & Necessary
In this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George Taleporos interviews Minister for the NDIS and Social Services, Amanda Rishworth.
They examine Support Needs Assessments, including the rollout timeline. The Minister addresses concerns about funding reductions and outlines the government's commitment to fairness and transparency.
The discussion also covers foundational supports, the in and out lists and the importance of individualised living arrangements.
With a federal election approaching, the Minister outlines the government's priorities for the NDIS if re-elected.
This episode provides valuable insights for NDIS participants, families, providers, and advocates seeking to stay informed about the future of disability support in Australia.
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27min
December 10, 2024 Reasonable and Necessary-Interview with Rod Davies
In this in-depth conversation, we learn how a lifelong relationship with a childhood friend sparked One2One CEO Rod Davies’ passion to deliver truly human-centered housing and support solutions for people with disability.
Rod takes us through the process his organisation uses for determining the best arrangement for each person and why it’s critical to learn what is most meaningful and valuable for that person.
Tune into the latest episode to learn more about why individualised living arrangements are the ‘great opportunity’ of the NDIS.
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38min
October 03, 2024 Exclusive Interview with NDIA CEO: Explaining the Changes to the NDIS - Reasonable & Necessary
On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George is joined by Rebecca Falkingham, CEO of the National Disability Insurance Agency. In this exclusive interview, they talk through the changes to the NDIS Act that come into effect today and explain what these changes mean for participants. Check it out!
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49min
September 02, 2024 NDIS Individualised Living Options: Beyond the group home model
On the NEW episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets Dr Sam Bennett from the Grattan Institute to discuss his new report on reforming NDIS housing and support: https://grattan.edu.au/report/better-safer-more-sustainable-how-to-reform-ndis-housing-and-support/

He is also joined by Nicole Cox from MyPlace, an organisation that has been supporting people with disabilities to establish and maintain individualised home and living solutions for almost 30 years.

How can we help more people with disabilities escape from group homes and live more inclusive lives in the community? Let’s find out!
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59min
August 14, 2024 Narrowing our NDIS: Are "support lists" an innovation killer?
On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets Sam Paior from The Growing Space and Chris Coombes from DSC. They discuss the Government's attempt to redefine what the NDIS will pay for. They examine the draft lists of NDIS supports and consider what should and should not be included. They also discuss some of the unintended consequences of narrowing the definition of an NDIS support.
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51min

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