The Future of the NDIS: Pre-election EAC Community Forum with Minister Rishworth
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is changing – and with a Federal election on the horizon, its future is in the spotlight. Every Australian Counts, alongside 254
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Foundational Supports: A new lifeboat or a disguise to capsize us?
Heidi La Paglia Reid is an Autistic, disabled advocate, an NDIS participant and a member of the Every Australian Counts Steering Committee. If you would like to contribute
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Participant Pathway Experience Working Group Update
There is a lot of talk about codesign in the NDIS reforms – but what is actually happening on the ground? Every Australian Counts is part of the
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New Support Needs Assessments for the NDIS
Suddenly, everyone seems to be talking about new assessments for the NDIS, called Support Needs Assessments. What are they and why are they such a talking point? Read
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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
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Campaign Statement: Take the Time for Codesign – Protect NDIS Participants’ Safety and Wellbeing
6 Feb 2025 To: The Commonwealth Government of Australia We, the undersigned organisations and individuals, are deeply concerned about the Government’s rushed approach to implement major
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10 New Year Wishes for 2025: What We’re Asking Our Governments to Commit To
As we welcome 2025, we’re calling on our governments to commit to ten actions that will protect the NDIS and fulfil its promise: a system that empowers people
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Community Feedback on NDIS Legislation Changes
The results are in. We asked our community about your views and experiences of the recent changes to NDIS that came into effect on 3 October 2024.
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Growing Concern Regarding Increased Rate of Eligibility Reassessment
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
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Upcoming Forum: Unpacking the Changes: Mythbusting with the NDIA
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
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New NDIS Support Lists: What They Mean for You
The Government released new lists on 1 October 2024 that show which supports the NDIS will pay for. These lists started on 3 October, but they are not
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The NDIS has Changed: Find Out What it Means to You
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
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NDIS Changes – What You Need to Know
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.
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Can’t Attend Our Forum on the NDIS Act Changes? Register Now to Get the Recording!
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.
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Join Our Upcoming Community Forum
We know it’s a difficult and confusing time for our community and that we all want to know what the changes to the NDIS Act will mean for
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Every Australian Counts Responds to NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce Advice
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
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EAC defends choice and control and rejects restrictive NDIS lists
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
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NDIS Legislation Update
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
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NDIS Legislation Update: What You Need to Know
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
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MEDIA RELEASE: EVERY AUSTRALIAN COUNTS DEMAND A PAUSE ON THE NDIS AMENDMENT BILL
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
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NDIS Support Lists Deadline Extended
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
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NDIS “Support Lists” Threaten People with Disability’s Right to a “Normal” Life By Stevie Lang Howson
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
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Join us for the Face-to-Face with Senators: Every Australian Counts NDIS Bill Community Forum
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
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Join the Face-to-Face with Senators: Every Australian Counts Legislation Update
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
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