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Media Release: NDIS Support Lists Are Failing People with Disability, National Survey Finds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 23 July 2025 NDIS Support Lists Are Failing People with Disability, National Survey Finds A national survey conducted by Every Australian Counts has revealed widespread
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Joint Statement on New NDIS Funding Periods – from Every Australian Counts and Disability Rights Organisations
From 19 May 2025, the NDIS introduced major changes to how funding is delivered in new and reassessed plans. Instead of receiving their full budget upfront, participants’ funding
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From the Ground Up: Fighting for Real Inclusion in NDIS Co-Design
Representatives from Every Australian Counts have been actively involved in a number of NDIS reform co-design meetings over the past several weeks. These meetings are supposed to put
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New Ministers for the NDIS: Meet Mark Butler and Jenny McAllister
The Australian Government has just announced the two new ministers who will now be responsible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We want to congratulate the Hon.
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New NDIS Funding Periods have Started: What You Need to Know
From Monday 19 May 2025, major changes were introduced to how NDIS funds are released for new and reassessed NDIS plans. These changes, introduced under Section 33 of
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Where the Parties Stand on the Future of the NDIS
With the Federal election just around the corner, now is a critical time to make sure the voices of people with disability are front and centre. Every Australian
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Every Australian Counts: Federal Election 2025 Guide
The Federal Election is coming up, and it’s an important time for all Australians, especially people with disability, to make their voices heard. Your vote can help shape
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Your Top 5 Election Priorities – What You Told Us
With a Federal election just around the corner, now is a critical time to make sure the voices of people with disability are front and centre. Every Australian
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A Day in the Life of an SRS Resident: Reflections on the Need for Safe, Sustainable NDIS Housing Options
A priority highlighted by the disability community through Every Australian Counts pre-election survey 2025, is for political leaders to uphold the right not to be forced into group
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Help Shape Our Next Campaign – Tell Us Your Top NDIS Priorities
Every Australian Counts wants to hear from you. With a federal election on the horizon, it’s more important than ever that we focus on the NDIS issues that
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Join Our Pre-Election Forum: The Future of the NDIS with Senator Jordon Steele-John
The Federal election is approaching, and the future of the NDIS is at a critical moment. Join Every Australian Counts for this special Pre-Election Forum with Senator Jordon
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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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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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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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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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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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