Powerless facing the wave of change: the lived experience of providing services in rural areas under the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Mr Rhys Dintino

contribution: Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript

contribution: University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia

position: Occupational Therapy Student

Dr Luke Wakely

qualifications: PhD, MHSc(Paed Physio), BAppSc(Physio)

contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision

position: Lecturer in Physiotherapy

Australia

Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy & Academic Team Leader- North West University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health Research interests include: Rural workforce Equity in service delivery Premature Infants Parenting Child Development Interprofessional Learning Paediatric Physiotherapy Clinical Education

Ms Rebecca Wolfgang

qualifications: MPhil

contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision

position: Lecturer Occupational Therapy

Ms Katrina Wakely

qualifications: BAppSc (Occupational Therapy)

contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision

position: Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Alexandra Little

qualifications: Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript