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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · 3h
🧠 “The NDIS is the only system that recognises and funds our needs with dignity.”
New opinion warns NDIS reforms risk cutting support for people with psychosocial disability.
📖 everyaustraliancounts.com.au/opinion/safe...
#ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts
A red pushpin holds a white note against a red textured background. The note features the Every Australian Counts logo and reads: "New Opinion Piece: Safeguarding Individualised Support for Psychosocial Disability: Why NDIS Reform Risks Leaving Us Behind. By members of the Australian Psychosocial Disability Collective"
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · 2d
“Choice and control is fundamental.”
75% say Thriving Kids takes that away.
📢 Full report: everyaustraliancounts.com.au/families-car...
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
A red and white graphic from Every Australian Counts features the heading “Results Are In: Thriving Kids Community Survey.” Below is a grey silhouette icon labelled “Survey Respondent” with a one-star rating out of five. The quote says: “Moving to a block funding model removes choice and control… Parents need to match providers to their child’s needs - not be forced into one program.”
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · 3d
“Without support, he’ll fall through the cracks - and that breaks me.”
80% of families fear losing therapies under Thriving Kids.
📢 Read the full report: everyaustraliancounts.com.au/families-car...
#ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts
A red and white graphic from Every Australian Counts features the heading “Results Are In: Thriving Kids Community Survey.” Below is a grey silhouette icon labelled “Survey Respondent” with a one-star rating out of five. The quote says: “Without the NDIS and the therapy and support that my child is receiving now, I am terrified for his future… Taking this away would mean he is left to fall through the cracks, and that thought breaks me.”
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · 6d
📢 From 2026, I-CAN will assess all over-16s in the NDIS.
🧾 Media release: everyaustraliancounts.com.au/eac/media-re...
More from Dr George: www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-can-...

#ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts
Graphic with a red and white background. A megaphone is pictured on the right-hand side. On the left, the Every Australian Counts logo appears as a speech bubble with text inside. Bold heading reads 'MEDIA RELEASE'. Subheading states 'Transparency and Co-Design are Essential for I-CAN Assessments'.
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · 8d
🚨 1,000+ people with disability, families and professionals have raised red flags about “Thriving Kids”.
🧩 70% say it’s unclear
🧩 80% fear reduced support
🧩 75% fear losing choice
🧩 Only 18% support the plan
Read more: everyaustraliancounts.com.au/families-car...
#ProtectOurNDIS
A graphic from Every Australian Counts shows the heading “Results Are In: Thriving Kids Community Survey.” Below is a 1-star review from a generic survey respondent icon. Text reads: “70% say it’s unclear, 80% fear reduced support, 75% fear losing choice & control. Only 18% support the plan.”
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · 10d
🧠 "The NDIS is the only system that recognises and funds our needs with dignity."
New opinion from the Australian Psychosocial Disability Collective calls out what’s at risk in the reforms.
📖 Read and share: everyaustraliancounts.com.au/opinion/safe...
#ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts
A red pushpin holds a white note against a red textured background. The note features the Every Australian Counts logo and reads: "New Opinion Piece: Safeguarding Individualised Support for Psychosocial Disability: Why NDIS Reform Risks Leaving Us Behind. By members of the Australian Psychosocial Disability Collective"
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · 14d
Koa Gibson needed 24/7 care. The NDIA cut her supports to just 3 hrs/week.
Her mum begged for urgent help. They said no.
Koa died days later.
Short, inflexible funding periods must stop. This can’t happen again.
📰 www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
#ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts
Graphic with red and white wave design. The Every Australian Counts logo appears in the top right. Large bold text reads: Read: I battled a broken NDIS to keep my daughter alive for four years – she died days after she went into hospital after the NDIS cut her care funding from The Daily Mail
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · 16d
“People with disability are not numbers.”
Dr George Taleporos in The Guardian on why trust and transparency must guide the new NDIS assessment model.
📖https://bit.ly/3KHKB7m
#ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts
Graphic with red and white wave design. The Every Australian Counts logo appears in the top right. Large bold text reads: Read: New NDIS needs assessments will use technology to simplify process but advocacy groups cautious about change from The Guardian
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · 17d
More info: www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-can-...
Graphic with a red and white background. A megaphone is pictured on the right-hand side. On the left, the Every Australian Counts logo appears as a speech bubble with text inside. Bold heading reads 'MEDIA RELEASE'. Subheading states 'Transparency and Co-Design are Essential for I-CAN Assessments'.
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · 17d
🚨 From 2026, all over-16s will be assessed with the I-CAN tool. Govt says it means fairness + less paperwork.
But our community asks:
⚠️ Will it be cost-cutting?
⚠️ Who decides budgets?
⚠️ Will we see our full reports?
Media release: everyaustraliancounts.com.au/eac/media-re...
#ProtectOurNDIS
Graphic with a red and white background. A megaphone is pictured on the right-hand side. On the left, the Every Australian Counts logo appears as a speech bubble with text inside. Bold heading reads 'MEDIA RELEASE'. Subheading states 'Transparency and Co-Design are Essential for I-CAN Assessments'.
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · 21d
Need support navigating the NDIS?
We’ve collected tools, services and templates to help you speak up, find support and get the info you need.
Explore the hub: everyaustraliancounts.com.au/what-is-the-...
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS #NDIS #DisabilitySupport
Stacked sheets of white paper on a red background. The top sheet contains bold text that reads: "All the NDIS tools you need, in one place. Explore the EAC resource hub." The Every Australian Counts logo appears above the text.
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · 22d
Last chance to share your views on the proposed Thriving Kids program.
Many say the plans aren’t clear. We’re taking feedback to the Minister.
Add your voice: forms.office.com/r/25rPc5MpjX
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
A red-toned background with two main elements. At the top, bold black and red text reads: "Last Chance to take our survey & tell us what you think." Underneath on the left is the Every Australian Counts logo, and on the right is a checklist with a red tick in the top box.
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · 23d
📣 The NDIA is making changes that affect how the NDIA decides funding for NDIS plans - and they want your feedback.
📝 Fill out the expression of interest here:
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
A bright red background with a white speech bubble graphic outlined in red dashes. Inside the bubble, bold text reads: "Express your Interest for the NDIA’s New Framework Planning Pool." Below the text is the Every Australian Counts logo in red — a speech bubble with two silhouettes and the words "Every Australian Counts" inside.
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · 25d
Changes to NDIS rules mean your evidence - like your own written account and reports from your OT or GP - will no longer be considered.
This petition calls on Parliament to fix that.
🖊️ Sign: www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
📩 Confirm your signature by email.
#ProtectOurNDIS
A clipboard with a sheet of paper and a pen resting on the side. The text on the paper reads: "Sign the Petition: Allow NDIS participants to submit their medical reports." Below that, a red circle highlights the text: "Closing date for signatures is 24 September." The Every Australian Counts logo appears at the bottom
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · Sep 12
Only 7% of people who’ve taken our survey support Thriving Kids.

We’re taking your feedback to government 👉 forms.office.com/r/25rPc5MpjX

#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
Red and white graphic with text: “Only 7% say Thriving Kids is a good idea. Take our survey & add your voice.” Includes Every Australian Counts logo and a checklist with a red tick.
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · Sep 11
117 people so far said they’ll share their story to help defend the NDIS.
Will you join them?

👉 forms.office.com/r/25rPc5MpjX

#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
Red and white graphic with text: “117 people already want to share their personal NDIS story to help with advocacy. Take our survey & join them.” Includes Every Australian Counts logo and a checklist with a red tick.
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · Sep 10
Survey results say:
🔹 Keep choice and control
🔹 Stop the cuts
🔹 Make funding fair
Add your voice 👉 forms.office.com/r/25rPc5MpjX
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
Red and white graphic with text: “Top 3 priorities from our community: 1. Stop cuts 2. Keep choice and control 3. Fair funding decisions. Take our survey & add your voice.” Includes Every Australian Counts logo and a checklist with a red tick.
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · Sep 9
Our survey shows people are unsure, or worried, about Thriving Kids.
We’re taking your feedback to government.

👉 forms.office.com/r/25rPc5MpjX

#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
Red and white graphic with text: “43% of our community are worried Thriving Kids could reduce access to support. Take our survey & add your voice.” Includes Every Australian Counts logo and a checklist with a red tick.
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · Sep 8
90% of our survey responses say people with disability and families must help shape the NDIS.
That’s the bare minimum.
👉 forms.office.com/r/25rPc5MpjX
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Red and white graphic with text: “90% say people with disability and families must be involved in NDIS changes. Take our survey & add your voice.” Includes Every Australian Counts logo and a checklist with a red tick.
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · Sep 7
300+ survey responses are worried about cuts to support for children.

Help us push back 👉 forms.office.com/r/25rPc5MpjX

#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
Red and white graphic with text: “300+ survey respondents are worried about changes to NDIS eligibility for children. Take our survey & add your voice.” Includes Every Australian Counts logo and a checklist with a red tick.
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · Sep 5
Top concern from the community so far: losing choice and control in the NDIS.

Tell us what matters to you 👉 forms.office.com/r/25rPc5MpjX

#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
Red and white graphic with text: “Top concern from survey: losing choice & control over supports. Take our survey & add your voice.” Includes Every Australian Counts logo and a checklist with a red tick.
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · Sep 4
ICYMI: New opinion piece on our website.
Autistic kids don’t break the budget. Broken systems do.
By Heidi La Paglia 👉 everyaustraliancounts.com.au/opinion/auti...

#ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts #NDIS
A graphic with a red textured background features a white paper-like overlay. At the top is the "Every Australian Counts" logo. The text reads: “Opinion: Autistic Children Don’t Break the Budget. Broken Systems Do.” by Heidi La Paglia. At the bottom right is a circular photo of Heidi La Paglia smiling
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · Sep 3
79% of survey responses say the NDIS changes aren’t clear.
We’re pushing for answers - add your voice
👉 forms.office.com/r/25rPc5MpjX
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
Red and white graphic with text: “79% say the government’s NDIS plans are unclear. Take our survey & add your voice.” Includes Every Australian Counts logo and a checklist with a red tick.
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · Aug 26
EAC Rec 12: No more top-down rules. Co-design with people with disability - always.
everyaustraliancounts.com.au/wp-content/u...
#ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts
A red background with a white spiral-bound notebook. At the top is the Every Australian Counts logo, featuring two orange outlines of people in a speech bubble. Text reads: “EAC’s Response to the DSS Consultation on the NDIS Supports (s10) Rule. Recommendation #12: Embed genuine co-design with people with disability in the development, review, and implementation of all NDIS Rules.”
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everyaustcounts.bsky.social @everyaustcounts.bsky.social · Aug 25
EAC Rec 11: No one should have to take on the NDIS alone. Fund a national, independent advocacy service so people get the support they need to be heard.
everyaustraliancounts.com.au/wp-content/u...
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
A red background with a white spiral-bound notebook. At the top is the Every Australian Counts logo, featuring two orange outlines of people in a speech bubble. Text reads: “EAC’s Response to the DSS Consultation on the NDIS Supports (s10) Rule. Recommendation #11: Fund a national disability advocacy service to support participants to navigate and challenge service gaps.”
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