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Experienced Independent Consultant focusing on Policy and Research across a range of fields such as Disability, Mental Health, NDIS, Grant Writing, Sustainability, Climate Change Youth and Urban Planning.
NDIS & Disability Policy Consultant and Non-Executive Director blending professional expertise with lived experience of deafblindness.
Expertise
NDIS, national and state disability policy including NDIS Review and Disability Royal Commission reforms
Accessibilityand disability
Governance and leadership, including advisory on accessible and inclusive boardroom/workplace leadership practice
Type of work
Consultations
Research and analysis
Policy submissions
Public speaking
Media and writing
Project work
Advisory (disability/accessibility/governance)
Marco Polo Portal is an innovative technology company revolutionizing the disability housing market with its unique Marco Polo App. Designed to address the critical challenges faced by NDIS participants, our platform empowers individuals with disabilities by providing unprecedented choice and control in selecting their housemates and housing providers. This participant-centric approach not only enhances the autonomy and quality of life for users but also levels the playing field for smaller service providers and streamlines the process for support coordinators.
Founded in August 2023 by Aaron Cotton and Amy Connelly, Marco Polo Portal is committed to transforming the NDIS Home and Living sector. Our mission is to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment where people with disabilities can live their lives as they choose. The Marco Polo App offers a user-friendly interface that connects participants, providers, and support coordinators, ensuring fair and efficient matching based on the individual needs and preferences of participants.
With a strong focus on ethical service provision, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, Marco Polo aims to set new standards in the disability housing market. Our platform reduces the administrative burden on providers, helps fill vacancies more effectively, and offers a safe, transparent, and empowering solution for all users.