“The system allows for it to happen”: the experiences of human service workers in engaging with Aboriginal participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme

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Table 1. Interview guide.

Topic 1. Service delivery
1. How have you engaged Aboriginal Peoples in your disability service provision? Can you share some progress you have made with an Aboriginal participant?
2. What types of services do you provide for Aboriginal Peoples? How are these services delivered? What assessment tools do you use? What frameworks do you use?
3. Where are these services delivered? For example, in therapy/clinic rooms or outdoor spaces.
4. How do you incorporate community engagement into practice?
Topic 2. Policy
5. How do you think the NDIS promotes equal participation of Aboriginal Peoples in disability services?
6. How do you think the NDIS achieves social and emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal Peoples? Connections to Country, culture and community Traditional knowledge Self-determination
7. How does the NDIS align with your professional value base?
8. How do you incorporate policies/guidelines/frameworks sanctioned by the NDIS into your practice?

Table 2. Human service worker profile.

Pseudonym:	Role:	Educational Background:
Bella	Behavior Support Practitioner/Psychologist	Psychology
Alyssa	Behavior Support Practitioner/ Developmental Educator	Developmental Education
Noah	Behavior Support Practitioner	Psychology
Lilly	Case Worker	Social Work
Patrick	Youth Worker	Psychology
Lawrence*	Family Practitioner	Community Health
Matilda*	Family Practitioner	Community Health
Ali	Social Worker	Social Work
Rose	Disability Support Worker	Social Work
Luca	Disability Support Worker	Individual Support

* Participants identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Data availability statement

Data from this study are not available due to the sensitive nature of content discussed.