Families, Carers and People with Disability Speak Out About” Thriving Kids” Changes
More than 1,000 people with disability, families, carers, and sector professionals have raised serious concerns about the federal government’s proposed “Thriving Kids” initiative. The changes, announced in August
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Safeguarding Individualised Support for Psychosocial Disability: Why NDIS Reform Risks Leaving Us Behind
By members of the Australian Psychosocial Disability Collective As lived experience advocates from the Australian Psychosocial Disability Collective (APDC) who are NDIS participants, we are deeply alarmed by
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Media Release: Transparency and Co-Design Essential for I-CAN Assessments
Dr George Taleporos, Independent Chair of Every Australian Counts, said the disability community is concerned about how the new I-CAN support needs assessments will be used, and that
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Autistic Children Don’t Break the Budget. Broken Systems Do
Marking the launch of the notorious Productivity Roundtable this week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared the NDIS would be a focus for budget tightening, claiming that “40%” of
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What Minister Butler’s NDIS Announcement told us about future plans for the NDIS
Minister Mark Butler has announced big changes to the NDIS. We know many people with disability, families and supporters have questions. We acknowledge many may be feeling upset,
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Every Australian Counts Survey Results Highlight Impact of NDIS Support Lists
In response to growing concern about changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Every Australian Counts launched a survey to hear directly from the people most affected.
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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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Community responses to NDIS therapy funding cuts highlight what really matters: Australia’s deep commitment to the NDIS
In recent weeks, proposed changes to NDIS therapy funding have triggered a wave of public outcry. Participants, families, disability advocates and service providers have united in opposition to
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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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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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Why It’s Time to Move Beyond Group Homes
By Jarrod Sandell-Hay Jarrod Sandell-Hay is a disability activist with lived experience of disability and self-determination under the NDIS. As we head towards the next federal election, housing
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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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NDIA Hits Reset on Co-Design – Here’s What It Means for You
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has announced a reset in how it will work with people with disability to design changes to the NDIS. According to the
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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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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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