New face at the helm of NDIA: The reaction
A new Chief Executive Officer has been appointed by the National Disability insurance Agency (NDIA) to guide the NDIS during its critical transition period to full coverage across Australia over the next three years.
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A new chapter for accessible books in Australia
In good news for avid readers with vision impairment, Australia is on the verge of a braille book boom.
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Why every day counts
This weekend marks one year since the full roll out of the NDIS began. While there are good news stories about improved life outcomes, there’s still a long way to go until the NDIS is the one that was promised for all.
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Just. Wow.
Only one week ago a delegation of Every Australia Counts supporters sat with Senator Pauline Hanson to talk about the NDIS and why we need an inclusive Australia for people with disability. This just makes her comments yesterday even more disappointing.
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The PC has listened and spoken
The Productivity Commission this week released early findings in its review into the costs of the NDIS – and while there is good news about support for the scheme, there are plenty of things to fix.
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A huge day at Parliament House
Every Australian Counts supporters hit Parliament House yesterday to urge our politicians to fully fund the NDIS ASAP. What a huge day it was!
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Every day counts!
Here they are, your 365 reasons why full funding for the NDIS counts every day of the year.
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Breaking: NDIA vows to “get it right”
The NDIA today provided an update on what it’s doing to make it easier for people with disability, their families, carers and disability service providers to navigate the NDIS.
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Tell us why you need the NDIS fully funded, every day
There is a heap of argy bargy going on in Canberra right now over how to fully fund the NDIS. It’s time to remind decision makers why it’s so important.
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See you Andrew!
It’s time to say goodbye to one of Every Australian Counts number one campaigners and supporters Andrew Gibson.
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Exciting and challenging times…
Over the past 2 ½ years I have spoken with thousands of people with disability, their families and carers, advocates and support workers sharing information, knowledge and experience about all things NDIS. These discussions have highlighted issues, anxieties, problems and frustrations but also options, possibilities, developments and opportunities for the future. I have loved my role as Community Educator for the Every Australian Counts campaign; it is something I feel very proud and privileged to have been a part of and these are exciting and challenging times.
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#Budget2017: NDIS update
The good news is this week both major parties have argued for fully funding the NDIS. The bad news is they aren’t agreeing on how. Here’s a run down.
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#Budget2017: the reaction
While not everyone agreed that a funding gap existed, there’s been overwhelming support so far for the Government’s plans to fully fund the NDIS through an increase in the Medicare Levy. Here’s a snap shot of the responses.
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A fully funded NDIS: certainty for every Australian
Treasurer Scott Morrison tonight confirmed the government will fully fund the NDIS beyond 2019.
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Is NDIS really as scary as people say it is?
If you have a child with a disability and never have been eligible for financial assistance before, the NDIS is like the answer to your dreams. To be able to write a plan with no limits, no thinking about the cost, no thinking where will I get the money from. I can tell you this was a dream we would have never thought possible.
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NDIS Report Card – results highlight areas of concern
The results are in and we can now release the first NDIS community report card, based on feedback from more than 2,100 Every Australian Counts supporters.
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The Commissioner releases his Top 6
Making sure the NDIS is rolled out fairly and equitably with direct input from people with disability is a priority for our Disability Commissioner Alastair McEwen over the next five years.
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Ben’s Travels; buses and beyond…
I belong to a group on Facebook. It’s called “NDIS Grassroots Discussion”, and it’s a place where nearly 30,000 people share their NDIS stories – their fears, wrongs, questions, anger and sometimes, their NDIS joys.
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Explainer – unlocking the SDA rule
What is the new Specialist Disability Accommodation Rule and what does it mean for people with disability under the NDIS?
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Meet Julia. She’s amazing
In the first cast change in over a decade, Julia, a 4-year-old girl with Autism, will soon permanently join the Muppets cast, tackling a growing playground problem for many Australian kids.
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Beach days for all Australians
Pressure is growing on coastal councils to make beaches more accessible for everyone, including wheelchair users.
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Community collaboration is key
The NDIS is for all Australians with disability – no matter their cultural background or where they live. But these factors can present unique opportunities and challenges when it comes to NDIS service provision, so it’s important to have a plan in place.
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David Bowen to step down as CEO
The Every Australian Counts campaign director today thanked National Disability Insurance Agency CEO David Bowen for his substantial contribution to improving the lives of people with disability throughout his career.
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Make a submission to the NDIS Review
With the review into NDIS costs happening now and the Federal Budget coming up in May, we need to remind our decision makers and the Productivity Commission that while dollars are important, people count too.
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