Nas Campanella

Nas Campanella, ABC's National Disability Affairs Reporter, offers critical insights on the government's controversial decision to remove autism support from the NDIS. She discusses the emotional impact on families, especially regarding the new Thriving Kids initiative, which aims to assist children with mild to moderate developmental delays. The complexities of eligibility, funding, and therapy adequacy are also explored, revealing the deep concerns within the disability community about the future of support and potential reforms in Australia.

In this engaging conversation, Nas Campanella, the world’s first blind newsreader and Disability Affairs Reporter for the ABC, shares her inspiring journey. She discusses how childhood challenges shaped her resilience and identity, embracing her disability as a source of pride. Nas highlights the critical role of agency and accessibility while navigating discrimination, and reveals why she wouldn't change her sight if given the chance. Her reflections on parenting, cultural traditions, and the importance of trust provide powerful insights into the nuances of life with a disability.

Blind journalist Nas Campanella shares her inspiring journey from radio to TV, breaking barriers, overcoming challenges, and embracing her identity. She discusses family traditions, memory strategies, journalism career, advocacy for the disabled community, and balancing motherhood with her work.