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Lego’s wheelchair figure a ‘toy like me’
Lego has just improved the toy box options for the 150 million children with a disability worldwide by launching its first ever toy figure in a wheelchair.
Read moreWhat’s the Budget fuss?
This week a major national newspaper led with an “exclusive” story about the costs of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. It’s a curious story given there is nothing new in it. It’s no secret that the NDIS comes with costs, which have been carefully forecast and planned for. The real story remains that the cost of doing nothing is even higher.
Read moreHousing framework: have your say
The agency responsible for the delivery of the NDIS, the NDIA, is conducting a series of public consultations on pricing and payments for Specialist Disability Accommodation. You can attend a session, beginning next week.
Read moreTop five for five incredible years
Today, as we mark five incredible years since the launch of the Every Australian Counts campaign, we ask supporters to remind Australians why the NDIS is still so important for people with disability, and the nation.
Read more2016: A big year for the NDIS
If 2015 was a big year for the NDIS and Every Australian Counts, 2016 is promising to be even bigger.
Read moreCalling all bloggers!
We heard some fantastic stories and insights from Every Australian Counts bloggers in 2015. In 2016 we’re looking to grow our blogging community even more.
Read moreOnline support and hotline for Carers
A new one-stop shop is up and running for Australia’s 2.7 million carers.
Read more2016 To Do List: Making the NDIS the best it can be
2015 has been a huge year for the NDIS. A new report looks at the year in review and what needs to be done in 2016.
Read moreA new world of accessible books
Australia has just become the twelfth country to ratify the Marrakesh Treaty – and it’s big news for Australians with a vision impairment or print disability.
Read moreLatest NDIS progress report
The latest report on the progress of the NDIS roll out is full of good news: it shows that the number of people with individual plans is steadily rising, the cost of the scheme remains within budget and participants are generally happy with the experience.
Read moreNews just in: SA on board with full NDIS
Breaking news: The South Australian and Commonwealth Governments have this afternoon agreed to the full roll out of the NDIS.
Read moreTasmanian Minister’s message to EAC
Tasmanian Human Services Minister Jacquie Petrusma has filmed a special message to celebrate the release of roll out plans for in that state.
Read moreResults are in: what you want in 2016
We asked you about your priorities for the Every Australian Counts campaign as we plan ahead for next year. The results are in.
Read moreGreat work Tassie!
More than 10,000 Tasmanians will have access to the NDIS, with Tassie the next state to announce full roll out plans – right on International Day of People with Disability.
Read moreWaiting for the NDIS: Samuel’s story
On International Day of People with Disability we’re reminding governments just how important the NDIS is to the many thousands of people still waiting to find out when it will come to them. People like the Klopf family from Adelaide…
Read moreTomorrow is our day
Tomorrow is International Day of People with Disability and will be marked by events around Australia. It’s also the perfect time to remind decision makers that we need NDIS roll out details for every state and territory. Sign the petition now.
Read moreTeaching our teachers
There are 4.5 million Australians with a disability, so why isn’t education for people with disability compulsory in our national teaching training curriculum? A new partnership between Monash University and service provider Wallara is changing how we teach our teachers.
Read moreUnderstanding the new mental health reforms
The Australian Government announced “sweeping reforms” to how we support people with mental health issues. What are the reforms and are they good news?
Read moreYour call for 2016
Housing, employment, access, transport? Here’s your chance to have a say on what Every Australian Counts should focus on next year.
Read moreAsk Andrew! Your Top 5 questions answered
Every Australian Counts team member Andrew Gibson has hit the road over the last 11 months speaking with local communities about the NDIS. This is the first in our new series ‘Ask Andrew’, in which he answers the questions most asked on his travels talking with people who will benefit from the NDIS.
Read moreUber – the facts
Last week car booking service Uber said it had chalked up 1 million rides in Australia. Not everyone’s an Uber fan, but there is no question it has the potential to create much needed job opportunities for people with disability.
Read moreDisability in the 21st Century
A 3D printed wheelchair controller, designed by you, in your own home? No worries! Whole wheelchair? Stay tuned….
Read moreIs Nathan the next Young Australian of the Year?
Twenty-four year old motivational speaker Nathan Basha has been named a state finalist in NSW for the 2016 Young Australian of the Year awards. He travels the country talking to people about his passion – employment for people with disability, especially intellectual disability.
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