Blog of Dr Darryl Sellwood

Provocative, disruptive and sometimes subversive — inventor of the Bummunicator!

Author: Darryl

  • NDIS Changes: A Mixed Bag of Clarity and Confusion

    The recent significant changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that took effect last Thursday have left many participants and service providers grappling with the implications for disability supports. While the introduction of two lists detailing accepted and rejected NDIS supports aims to provide clarity, a closer examination reveals some concerning ambiguities. Ambiguity within…

  • My technological writing Journey

    My Writing Journey Writing has become much easier for me over the years. It seems that every decade, technological advancements have improved my ability to produce written work. As a boy in the 1970s, I used an electronic typewriter with a metal plate key guard. This key guard had holes for each key, allowing me…

  • The Integral Role of Support Workers in My Life

    For the past two years, I’ve been diligently writing in my journal almost every day. One of the most frequent topics I find myself writing about is the support workers who are an essential part of my daily routine. Living alone with my dog, Ziva, I rely on support workers who visit four times a…

  • Revolutionizing Disability Housing: A Call for Visionary Philanthropist

    As someone living with cerebral palsy, I’m on a mission to create a groundbreaking housing solution that could transform lives. I’m seeking visionary philanthropists to join me in this endeavor. The Vision Two connected Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) dwellings in southern Adelaide: A home for myself and my dog, Ziva Housing for another SDA participant…

  • Concerns Over Recent NDIS Law Changes

    I am deeply concerned about the recent changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) laws. If my understanding is correct, these changes could make it illegal for me to use my support workers to assist with social activities, work-related duties, and attending appointments. This shift seems to contradict the core principles of the NDIS,…