As we emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, my personal experiences with disability services and their handling of NDIS supports for individuals in their own homes sparked a curiosity about others' experiences and potential areas for improvement. This led me to collaborate with three notable researchers in the disability field: Ben Bailey, Tom Shakespeare, and Joanne Arciuli.

Together, we embarked on a comprehensive research project, conducting an online survey of people living independently with NDIS supports. After a meticulous and lengthy process, I'm excited to announce the publication of our findings in the journal Disability & Society.

Our paper, titled "Experiences of Australian adults with disabilities living with government supports in the home during the COVID-19 pandemic," explores the unique challenges and adaptations faced by individuals receiving NDIS supports in their own homes during this unprecedented time.

This publication marks an important contribution to the field of disability studies and policy. It provides a detailed examination of how the pandemic affected those receiving in-home supports and offers valuable suggestions for enhancing service delivery in challenging circumstances.

I'm proud to have been part of this important work and look forward to seeing how our research might influence future approaches to disability support in Australia. Our findings offer a foundation for improving NDIS services and ensuring better preparedness for future crises.

Sellwood, D., Bailey, B., Shakespeare, T., & Arciuli, J. (2024). Experiences of Australian adults with disabilities living with government supports in the home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disability & Society, 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2024.2411542