Dr Mhairi Cowden is a public policy professional and researcher. She has worked for the Department of the Premier and Cabinet in Western Australia advising on community services including the NDIS. Her previous publications include ’Children’s Rights: From Philosophy to Public Policy’. She holds a PhD from the Australian National University. Claire McCullagh is a consultant and public policy professional. She is currently a Director at Nous Group. She has worked for the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, the Mental Health Commission and the Disability Services Commission. She holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Oxford.