Written by Muriel Cummins, for Every Australian Counts. Last week, at a Parliamentary Hearing [1], the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) revealed that they are currently completing very
We’re excited to announce our next community forum, “Unpacking the Changes: Mythbusting with the NDIA”, on 27th November from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm AEDST. This free online
Firstly, thank you to everyone who attended our recent Every Australian Counts Community Forum. During the forum, Mitchell Skipsey and Sheetal Balakrishnan from the Justice Equity Centre discussed
NDIS Changes – What You Need to Know The NDIS is changing from Thursday, 3rd October 2024. These changes will affect how you can use your NDIS funding.
On Friday the 20th September, we’re hosting an important community forum to explore the significant changes to the NDIS Act and what they mean for Australians with disabilities.
Every Australian Counts welcomes the release of the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce Advice. The report proposes significant changes to enhance quality, safety and choice for NDIS
Every Australian Counts strongly opposes the introduction of prescriptive and restrictive support lists. The lists undermine the NDIS’s core principles by limiting participants’ ability to tailor supports to
The NDIS Bill has passed through both Houses of Parliament and is set to become law after receiving Royal Assent from the Governor-General. Royal assent is the stage
The NDIS Bill has passed through both Houses of Parliament and is set to become law after receiving Royal Assent from the Governor-General. Royal assent is the stage
19 AUGUST 2024 NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US: EAC DEMANDS A PAUSE ON THE NDIS AMENDMENT BILL Before passing the Bill the Government needs to: Ensure there is
Thanks to pressure from disability advocates and our community, we now have until August 25th to have our say on the NDIS “support lists” At our recent EAC
Every Australian Counts supporter, Stevie Lang Howson Shares his concerns about the NDIS “Support Lists” that are currently open for consultation. The central question at the
The Government response to our Disability Royal Commission was releasedlast week and we share the disappointment in our community. Every Australian Counts (EAC) strongly supports the joint media
Date: Saturday, 10th August 2024 Time: 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm (AEST) Platform: Online via Zoom We invite you to participate in an important online event, “Face-to-Face with
Date: 24th July 2024 Introduction Every Australian Counts (EAC) participated in a critical parliamentary hearing on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track
We’re reaching out to share an important opportunity for you to make your voice heard and influence the future of the NDIS. Following strong feedback, the Senate has
Scott Harry is an NDIS participant who is concerned that if the NDIS Bill goes through, the government will be able to implement the NDIS Review recommendation that
Sent on the 29th of May 2024 It’s time again to protect our NDIS! To our Every Australian Counts community, Today the future of our NDIS is being debated in
Media Release As Parliament debates proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) today, Every Australian Counts implores all parliamentarians to ensure the voices and rights of
Written submissions into the Standing Committee on Community Affairs, about the Getting the NDIS Back on Track Bill 2024 recently closed. Every Australian Counts developed a submission to
The Power to Persuade editors, Sue Olney and Elroy Dearn originally published this article on their website The Power to Persuade on the 13th of May 2024. We