Miss Jodyne Greig1
1Anchorage Mentoring & Consultancy, Muchea, Australia
Biography:
Jodyne Greig is an accredited Disability Social Worker in Western Australia with over 20 years in the disability sector. Specialising in supporting youth and adults with complex presentations of disability and a history of disengagement with services, Jodyne has published articles with Social Work Focus and Australasian Society of Intellectual Disability. Regularly invited to speak at conferences, universities and to parents/carers on a variety of disability issues, Jodyne offers valuable insights through a unique triple lens of disability: identifying as neurodivergent, having a child with a disability and being a professional in the field.
Abstract:
While disability alone presents challenges in accessing services and supports, many individuals experience layered disadvantage that significantly amplifies their vulnerability. Terms such as double disadvantage, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring conditions highlight the complex realities faced by many within the NDIS, yet these intersections are often overlooked or inadequately addressed.
This presentation will explore the hidden barriers encountered by individuals living with disability who also navigate family and domestic violence (FDV), housing insecurity, poverty, and systemic discrimination. These factors not only limit access to essential services but also place individuals at heightened risk of exploitation, particularly within the NDIS landscape where unethical providers are increasingly taking advantage of vulnerable participants.
Through real-world case studies, this session will illustrate how compounding disadvantages impact service engagement, leading to inconsistent care, greater instability, and poorer long-term outcomes. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the intersections of social disadvantage and disability, equipping them with practical strategies to engage, support, and advocate for these high-risk populations in ethical and trauma-informed ways.
By bringing this issue to the forefront, we aim to challenge the sector to develop stronger safeguards, better-integrated supports, and more proactive interventions to prevent further harm. This presentation is essential for clinicians, service providers, and policymakers committed to fostering a more inclusive and protective NDIS system.