Media Articles Archive - Every Australian Counts

In The Media 6 February 2025

Media Release: Take the Time for Codesign: 255 Organisations Demand More Time to Codesign NDIS Reforms

A coalition of 255 disability organisations and providers, including Australia’s peak disability representative bodies, have come together to call for urgent action from the Government and the

In The Media 26 November 2024

Introducing Our New Steering Committee

We’re excited to introduce the new members of the Every Australian Counts Steering Committee! This group of passionate advocates, leaders, and community voices will be guiding our work

In The Media 16 August 2024

EAC extends a huge thanks to National Disability Services!

16th of August 2024 Every Australian Counts (EAC) extends its heartfelt thanks to National Disability Services (NDS) who are stepping away from their formal involvement after over

In The Media 19 September 2017

Year 12 students consider sector with 70,000 jobs

Grace Vegesana is planning to study law at university once she graduates, but says her perspective on the popular subject has completely changed since she learnt more about the disability and care sector.

In The Media 6 September 2017

NDIS respite care concerns the canary in the coal mine

While there is much to commend about the $22 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme the reality is its roll-out has not been as successful as many would have hoped.

In The Media 29 August 2017

Our Say: Everyone should pay their share for NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme, or NDIS, has itself been labouring under something of a disability of its own: lack of money.

In The Media 26 August 2017

NDIS complaints soar 700pc as disability organisations criticise planning processes

Complaints about the National Disability Insurance Scheme have soared by about 700 per cent in the past year.

In The Media 24 August 2017

Moriac man Liam McGarrigle battles NDIA in test case over taxi funding

An intellectually disabled and autistic Moriac man has won the next step in his battle for the NDIS to cover his work transport costs.

In The Media 21 August 2017

NDIS Achieves ‘Major Milestone’

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is celebrating a “major milestone” after being delivered to 100,000 participants.

In The Media 18 August 2017

Everyone should pay their share for the NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme, or NDIS, has itself been labouring under something of a disability of its own: lack of money.

In The Media 18 August 2017

Scott Morrison may need just one more Senate vote to pass Medicare levy

The Turnbull government may need just one more vote from the Senate crossbench to pass the $8.2 billion Medicare levy, which is designed to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

In The Media 15 August 2017

Clarity needed on NDIS mental health care

The federal government is being urged to clarify when people with a mental illness can access support under the national disability insurance scheme.

In The Media 12 August 2017

Here are 10 reasons why the NDIS is the way to go

1. If you, or someone you love, is born with a disability or acquires one later in life, you all no longer run the risk of falling through holes in Australia’s safety net based on what state or territory you live in.

In The Media 10 August 2017

NDIS Fails to Provide ‘Decent’ Disability Jobs – Union Report

A new report commissioned by the unions representing Australia’s community sector workers has raised concerns about the ability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to provide “decent jobs for disability support workers”.

In The Media 19 July 2017

What Does the NDIS Mean for Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention?

Not-for-profit community organisation Noah’s Ark is holding a series of best practice workshops on the NDIS in August and September in major cities around Australia for professionals working with children with disabilities.

In The Media 14 July 2017

Horticulture project for people with intellectual disabilities to boost self-esteem, place in community

People living with an intellectual disability will be encouraged to feel the earth under their fingertips in a new project designed to boost community engagement and self-esteem.

In The Media 13 July 2017

NDIS quality commission bill sent to Senate committee

Disability sector stakeholders have until 28 July to make a submission to a Senate inquiry examining the government’s proposed legislation to establish a new quality and safety commission to oversee the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

In The Media 11 July 2017

Hundreds of jobs ahead as early NDIS rollout reaches Rocky

A “LIFE CHANGING” service will soon benefit more than 2600 people living with a disability in the Rockhampton area, and create hundreds of new jobs.

In The Media 10 July 2017

NDIS Cost ‘Blowout’ is a Misconception

Misconceptions about a possible National Disability Insurance Scheme cost “blow out” need to be put to bed, a new report examining the economics of the NDIS has revealed.

In The Media 7 July 2017

Key is to plan for support

THE key to managing the transition to the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is planning.

In The Media 6 July 2017

Challenge welcomes NDIS boost

People with disabilities in Dubbo who previously received no assistance might find they are much better off under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a regional provider has said.

In The Media 5 July 2017

Choice and control: the challenge of growing the NDIS

The NDIS is the biggest rollout of government social services since Medicare was introduced in 1975.

In The Media 2 July 2017

NDIS rollout extends to include children as more than 1800 people sign up for the scheme

MORE young Tasmanians are accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with its extension to include children between the age of 4 and 11 years from July 1.

In The Media 30 June 2017

Adults with disabilities in SA become eligible for National Disability Insurance Scheme

The rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to eligible adults will begin in South Australia from tomorrow, with Adelaide’s north and the Barossa among the first regions to benefit.

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