Attend an event or create your own
On Friday May 3, people like you from across Australia will be taking action to make sure the NDIS is at the top of the agenda this federal election.
We want you to get involved in any way you can!
The more voices we have, the louder we will be and the more our pollies will have to listen. That’s why we want you, your family and friends to get involved by holding an event, contacting the media, or talking to your local MP or candidates. The more people who get involved, the better!
Major events
Or create your own event
Every Australian Counts will hold one of our Make it Work forums in capital cities across the country on May 3.
But we know not everyone can get to a forum – and we also know that we need to make a lot of noise to make sure we are heard right across the country.
So we are asking our fantastic EAC community to take their own action in their own local community on May 3 to focus attention of the NDIS and what needs to be done to get it working the way we all want it to.
And if you are holding an event that is open to the public make sure you drop us a line at and let us know so we can share on social media and help you get people along.
And don’t forget to take lots of pictures and use the hashtag #NDISMakeItWork so we can share with everyone what you have been up to.
Register an eventFind an event near you
Online
Plumtree Online Day of Action Event
Time: 12 NOON
Location: Online
Email: Register at https://plumtree.org.au/webinar/register/NDIS-Make-it-Work
What: This online forum will give families of young children birth to 8 years old the opportunity to have their voice heard and to hear from other local people with disability, carers and providers about the NDIS issues that matter most to them.
In this interactive online forum that will be facilitated by Sylvana Mahmic, CEO of Plumtree Children’s Services, there will be a question and answer session focussing on the NDIS for children birth to 8 years old. It’s a chance to ask questions, tell your stories and show how important it is that we make the NDIS work.
Moe, VIC
Everyone in Gippsland Counts
Time: 12 NOON
Location: 1-29 George Street, Moe
What: Join in on reflection with Moe Peer Action Group (Disability Self Advocates) on the NDIS, it’s benefits and shortcomings.
Bendigo, VIC
Rights Information and Advocacy Centre Bendigo Day of Action Event
Time: 10AM – 12 NOON
Location: 122 Queen Street, Bendigo
What: The Rights Information and Advocacy Centre in Bendigo is opening it’s doors and inviting people to our office in Bendigo to give people the opportunity to have their voice heard and to hear from other local people with disability, carers and providers about the NDIS issues that matter most to them. Light refreshments will be provided.
Geelong, VIC
Encompass Geelong Day of Action Event
Time: 10.30AM
Location: 21 Apollo Place, Geelong
What: Encompass Community Services are holding a free morning tea to help make sure that NDIS is at the top of the agenda this federal election. Pop in for a cuppa and a chat. Let’s sign the petition; and together, make our voices heard.
Geelong, VIC
Rights Information and Advocacy Centre Geelong Day of Action Event
Time: 10.30AM
Location: The Treehouse Cafe, 73-79 Little Ryrie St, Geelong
What: Join the Rights Information and Advocacy Centre (RIAC) at the Treehouse Cafe on the National Day of Action. Come and sign the petition and speak to our experienced Advocates about your NDIS problems and what needs to be done to get the NDIS on track! All of your feedback will be provided to local politicians after the event.
Townsville, QLD
Townsville Make It Work Day of Action Event
Time: 11.30AM
Location: Annandale Community Centre, Annandale Central Shopping Centre, 67 MacArthur Drive, Annandale
Email: agreer@communityconnection.
What: Join the Townsville disability community, their families, carers, and people working in the sector, to brainstorm and put together some strategies required to fix the NDIS.
Sunnybank, QLD
Community Forum in the seat of Moreton for the National Day of Action
Time: 4.00pm
Location: Sunnybank Community and Sports Club, 470 McCullough Street, Sunnybank, 4109
What: Come along to the Sunnybank Disability Community Forum where speakers including a person with disability, family member and local candidates standing for the Federal seat of Moreton will speak about why disability matters to them and their community.
Strathpine, QLD
Community Forum in the seat of Dickson for the National Day of Action
Time: 4.30pm
Location: Tom Petrie Room, Strathpine Community Centre, 199 Gympie Road (off Mecklem Street), Strathpine, 4500
What: Come along to the Strathpine Disability Community Forum where speakers including a person with disability, family member and local candidates standing for the Federal seat of Dickson will speak about why disability matters to them and their community.
Caloundra, QLD
Steps Group National Day of Action Morning Tea
Time: 9.15am
Location: 9 George St, Caloundra, NSW
What: Join the Caloundra disability community, their families, carers, and people working in the sector, and talk to media and local MPs about what the problems with the NDIS are and what needs to be done to get the NDIS on track!
Nowra, NSW
Flagstaff Group National Day of Action Morning Tea
Time: 9.00am
Location: School of Arts, Berry St, Nowra, NSW
What: Join the Nowra disability community, their families, carers, and people working in the sector, to talk about what the problems with the NDIS are and what needs to be done to get the NDIS on track!
Warners Bay, NSW
Red Frog for Families National Day of Action Cuppa
Time: Noon (12.00pm)
Location: 8/363 Hillsborough Road, Warners Bay, NSW
What: Come in and meet the team at Red Frog for Families, enjoy a cuppa and sign the Make it Work petition!
Batemans Bay, NSW
Batemans Bay National Day of Action BBQ
Time: 11.00am
Location: Corrigans Beach Park, Batemans Bay, NSW
Email: julie.dibella@disabilitytrust.
What: Join the Batemans Bay disability community and their families at the National Day of Action barbecue to talk all things NDIS. $2 sausage sandwich and drink – all are welcome!
Bega, NSW
Bega National Day of Action Rally
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Littleton Gardens, Zingel Place, Bega, NSW
Email: lynne.koerbin@disabilitytrust.
What: Join local people with disability, their family and friends for an NDIS National Day of Action Rally. Let our politicians know we need to make the NDIS work.
Nowra, NSW
Shoalhaven National Day of Action Rally
Wollongong, NSW
Wollongong National Day of Action Rally
Time: 11am
Location: 46 Harbour St, Wollongong, 2500
What: Join local people with disability, their families and people working in the sector and let our politicians we need to make the NDIS work!
Long Jetty, NSW
The Rogues Den Cafe Event
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: 3/381 The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty, 2261
What: Free coffee and cake, and a platform for people to voice their thoughts on choice and control.
Ideas for events
We know you will have lots of great ideas about what you might do on May 3 to draw attention to the NDIS but we have come up with just a few ideas to get you started.
- You might like to contact your local paper with your own story about the NDIS – and what you think needs to change.
- You could hold a stall in your local shopping centre and ask people to sign the Make it Work petition
- If you are involved in a local organisation like a peer support group or advocacy organisation you could invite your local MP to your group that day and talk about the problems people are having – and what you think could be done about them
- You could hold a Town Hall meeting and invite local MPs and candidates along to answer questions about what they are going to do to get the NDIS back on track
- Are you at uni or TAFE that day? You could hold a stall and ask people to sign the Make it Work petition.
- Are you at work that day? You could bribe your colleagues with muffins or cake and ask them to sign the petition
- Up for something that really captures how frustrated you are? What about a protest in a public area?
These are just some really simple actions that would make a really big difference on May 3.
