Andrea de Smidt has worked for over 15 years as a lawyer supporting disadvantaged members of our community. Andrea’s experience includes coordinating the Homeless Persons’ Legal Clinic and Self Representation Service, both initiatives of LawRight, and working as a Senior Lawyer for Legal Aid Queensland representing clients in anti-discrimination complaints and National Disability Insurance Scheme appeals. Now at Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion, Andrea continues to develop her expertise in NDIS appeals, supporting vulnerable clients to assert their review rights and advocating for changes to the laws, policies and practices that negatively impact them.

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