Australia Needs Real Leadership!
Australian politics is at a crossroads. Our leaders have stopped leading, and the most pressing issues are being sidelined. We are witnessing a government stuck in gridlock, a growing erosion of trust in our institutions, and political parties that no longer reflect the will of the people. Instead, they are dominated by career politicians prioritizing their own ambitions over the future of our nation.
Everyday Australians are rightfully frustrated. We are watching as our country drifts towards decline on multiple fronts – socially, economically, and politically. This is not the Australia we grew up in, and it’s not the Australia we deserve.
What we need is genuine leadership, not career politics. It’s time to demand integrity, transparency, and bold leadership from those in power. Together, we can reclaim our country and build a future that reflects the values and aspirations of all Australians.
Tanya Quinn is a disability advocate, business woman and community builder.
She is challenging Andrew Charlton, Minister, in the seat of Parramatta in Sydney's west.
#Andrew Charlton is the face of modern Politics. While Andrew Charlton MP has brought his economic expertise to the role, Tanya Quinn offers a unique, community-driven perspective grounded in lived experience.
Andrew Charlton, with a background in economics and corporate strategy, focuses on high-level policy and national economic frameworks. His work has undoubtedly contributed to broader economic discussions, but he is disconnected from the day-to-day challenges faced by families in Parramatta. With a home in Bellevue Hill worth 16 million and one in Palm Beach worth 12 million, he could not possibly understand the needs of our community.
In contrast, Tanya Quinn grew up in public housing and understands firsthand the struggles of rising costs, limited opportunities, and the fight for better services. With over 15 years of leadership, an experienced as a CEO and now Director of a community-focused service, Tanya has spent her career advocating for people in the disability and housing sectors, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs addressed.
Where Charlton’s approach is shaped by boardrooms, Tanya’s is shaped by living rooms—listening directly to families, individuals, and communities. Her commitment to fixing the NDIS, improving housing affordability, and addressing cost-of-living pressures is grounded in a deep understanding of what Parramatta residents face every day.
Tanya Quinn’s vision is clear: a Parramatta where every family, regardless of their background, has access to the support and opportunities they deserve. It’s not just about policy; it’s about people. And it’s about time.
Tanya Quinn is a dedicated single mother, living in Oatlands with her teenage daughter. She grew up in Macquarie Fields in public housing, and went to Liverpool Girls High School. She started work as a support worker in aged care and disability services, where her passion for care and advocacy led her to become CEO of two prominent disability providers.
This experience led Tanya to start her own venture. She launched a smaller, community-focused service where quality and genuine relationships are at the forefront.
Now, as a business owner, she focuses on housing solutions for people with disabilities across Sydney and the Hunter Region. With an unwavering commitment to empowering others, she is a powerhouse in her field, always ready to tackle new challenges and champion those most in need.
AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL NDIS PARTICPANTS AND PROVIDERS, WHO ARE SICK OF BEING BULLIED!
The instability in the NDIS sector, particularly for smaller providers, is indeed alarming. With providers often bridging the gap created by funding shortages, they bear an unsustainable burden. Providers are told follow the rules, but NDIS is not accountable for breaking them, or better still changing them mid game!
Taxpayers’ money is funding clinician reports that, alarmingly, aren’t even being reviewed as part of a Change of Circumstances application to NDIS. People are being paid to complete these reviews and they aren't even consulting stakeholders, they are copying and pasting outdated information and rolling plans. This is a complete and utter waste of funding! More to the point it is a kick in the arse for participants who jump through the hoops to sit in line for 6 months. This shows a lack of accountability and transparency within the system, especially concerning when there’s intense pressure on providers to cut costs and merge, further eliminating competition and reducing participants’ choices.
Changes in the price guide and claiming rules destabilize service agreements, challenging the very foundation of business and contract law. This environment not only threatens the viability of providers but also erodes participants’ choice and control—originally a fundamental NDIS principle.
Sadly, what’s emerging is a system that feels more dictatorial than human-centered, pushing providers to the brink and sidelining participant rights in favor of administrative targets.
Who is accountable for all the lost hope? The hope that people with a disability had for a fair go, to have their say, for some independence in their coordinating their support.
It is time to TAKE A STAND and ensure that both providers and participants are genuinely prioritized in a way that reflects the original intent of the NDIS.
Hold them accountable!
Tanya Quinn