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Cathy Olsson is the disability project consultant with Speech Pathology Australia, and is assisting members of the Association to navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Trish Johnson is the senior advisor ethics and professional issues at Speech Pathology Australia, and is available for support and advice for members experiencing ethical issues and challenges in their professional practice. The Ethics Board of Speech Pathology Australia is actively supporting members facing ethical challenges when working with NDIS participants.

Correspondence to: Trish Johnson Senior Advisor Ethics and Professional Issues Speech Pathology Australia phone: 1300 368 835 email: tjohnson@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

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