A little over a year ago, Bonnie’s hair started falling out. The then 30-year-old went to see a dermatologist, who asked if something stressful had happened in her life recently. Bonnie knew instantly what it was.

The Australian government had passed new legislation related to the national disability insurance scheme (NDIS) and she was terrified it would strip her sister Claire* of the essential supports that enabled her to live a beautiful and rich life.

Without those supports, Bonnie feared Claire would be “left to rot” in a group home.