#142 Lisa Evans : Reality of Raising a Child with Disability

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lisa, Chief Operating Officer at Scope Australia, to explore her extraordinary journey from registered nurse to executive leader in Australia's disability sector. Lisa shares how raising her son with a profound physical and intellectual disability transformed not only her personal life but also her professional purpose. Her unique perspective—as both a healthcare executive and parent—offers valuable insights into leadership, disability inclusion, healthcare, advocacy and creating a more inclusive Australia. The conversation explores the challenges families face navigating healthcare, funding systems, supported independent living, clinical complexity, disability reform, the NDIS, the Disability Royal Commission and why lived experience should shape the future of disability services. Whether you're a healthcare professional, disability support worker, policymaker, carer, family member or someone passionate about inclusion, this episode offers meaningful insights into leadership, resilience and improving outcomes for people with disability. In this episode we discuss: Lisa's journey from nursing leadership to disability sector executive Raising a son with profound disability Leadership through lived experience Disability advocacy and family resilience Scope Australia's role in supported independent living Clinical complexity in disability services The Disability Royal Commission recommendations The future of the NDIS and disability reform Supported decision-making and person-centred care Building a more accessible and inclusive Australia Healthcare, disability and community collaboration Why purpose-driven leadership matters Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. National Care Sectors Conference: NDIS, Aged Care & Childcare 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-care-sectors-conference-ndis-aged-care-childcare-tickets-1633153398779?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Watch the full episode and join the conversation in the comments. This is an inspiring conversation about compassion, resilience, advocacy and creating a disability sector where every person has the opportunity to live a safe, meaningful and joyful life.