Sam Bennett

Dr Sam Bennett is lead author of Grattan Institute’s new report, Bridging the gap: Meeting the needs of Australians with psychosocial disability, which can be read for free at www.grattan.edu.au.

Sam's recent articles

Make NDIS billions go further for people with psychosocial disability

Make NDIS billions go further for people with psychosocial disability

Reform of the NDIS is focused on slowing growth, but neglecting one of the biggest pressure points. Without proper psychosocial supports outside the scheme, unmet need will keep driving costs and harm alike.

Saving the NDIS doesn’t need to cost more money

Saving the NDIS doesn’t need to cost more money

The Albanese Government has a lot hinging on the successful delivery of savings earmarked from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

At last, the battle to save the NDIS has begun

At last, the battle to save the NDIS has begun

Almost unnoticed, the federal government has quietly pushed a Bill into parliament that will transform the NDIS as we know it.