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Know your NDIS rights. Show them. Act on them.

Know My Rights is a free learning platform for participants, families, carers and support workers.

No sign in required. Learn what you’re entitled to and what to do when something isn’t right.

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We urge the Legislative Affairs Committee to use this Inquiry to strengthen the legal foundations of the NDIS Act.
Support Needs Assessments and new budget-setting approaches must be clearly defined in legislation, not left to policy.
shorturl.at/2iCS3
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The Government is consulting on new NDIS planning rules, including assessments, budgets and decision-making.

Every Australian Counts is writing a submission and wants your lived experience to shape it.

The survey open until 6 March 2026.

👉 Take the survey: shorturl.at/NSOQ0

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Our submission to the Inquiry into the NDIS (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025 sets out practical changes to ensure reforms do not create new risks for participants.
Integrity should strengthen, not weaken, protections.
Read more: shorturl.at/2iCS3
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Join EAC’s forum on the proposed new NDIS planning rules
📅 27 Feb | 2–3:30pm AEDT | Online
Hear from Muriel Cummins + panelists Naomi Anderson, Belinda Kochanowska and Matthew Hall.
Find out what’s changing and how to have your say.
👉 Register: shorturl.at/pUWW3

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EAC has made a submission to the Inquiry into the NDIS (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025.
We support stronger safeguards and a sustainable NDIS.
But we’re concerned some changes could make claims harder for participants.
Read more: shorturl.at/2iCS3
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"A Sydney family says they are at breaking point after the NDIS drastically reduced funding for their daughter Chloe Waud, who has a life-limiting neuromuscular condition."

Article is behind a paywall: shorturl.at/KgkaF

#ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts

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Serious concerns raised in remote NT communities.

"NDIS providers are using gifts like cigarettes, food and phones to recruit and retain remote residents with disabilities in the Northern Territory."

shorturl.at/2Ca7n

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The Justice and Equity Centre has released NDIS Insights 2025–26, a practical overview of recent NDIS changes.

It covers supports lists, funding periods, Thriving Kids, provider regulation, and trends in reviews and court decisions.

Available in accessible formats: shorturl.at/c4HmU

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Join Every Australian Counts’ community forum on the proposed new NDIS planning rules.

📅 27 Feb
⏰ 2–3:30pm AEDT
📍 Online (Zoom)

We’ll explain what’s changing, what’s still unclear, and how to have your say before the consultation closes 6 March.

👉 Register: shorturl.at/pUWW3

#NDIS

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The Government is consulting on new NDIS planning rules + EAC is writing a submission and wants your lived experience to shape it.
The survey is open until 6 March 2026.
You don’t need to read all the consultation papers to take part.
👉 Take the survey: forms.office.com/r/EsbqZ3gcXM

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Join Every Australian Counts’ community forum on the proposed new NDIS planning rules.

📅 27 Feb
⏰ 2–3:30pm AEDT
📍 Online (Zoom)

We’ll explain what’s changing, what’s still unclear, and how to have your say before the consultation closes 6 March.

👉 Register: shorturl.at/pUWW3

#NDIS

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The Saturday Paper reports on major NDIS planning changes.

“There is a massive challenge with the design for day one of National Framework Plans.”

The article notes there’s still no detail on how assessments will translate into funding amounts. (3 free articles/month)

shorturl.at/4wfmV

#NDIS

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The new Regulatory Reform Roadmap covers mandatory registration, SIL, practice standards and legislative change. But it doesn’t mention the self-direction registration category recommended nearly two years ago.

Clear reassurance would help provide certainty.

Roadmap: shorturl.at/L0CBS

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Dr George Taleporos, independent chair of EAC, says the last 18 months have been “a very difficult period for our community”.
“Complicated changes… are happening faster than they can be understood, with very little notice or explanation.”
Read:
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Save the date: EAC Community Forum on the new NDIS framework rules
📅 27 Feb
🕒 2-3:30pm AEDT

This is the first in a series, with more forums planned for:
📅 15 May
📅 21 Aug
📅 20 Nov
More details and registration coming soon.

Let’s stay informed and protect what matters.

#ProtectOurNDIS #NDIS

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People with disability in Victoria are being asked to share their experiences of voting centres, what works and what needs to change.

Your voice can shape recommendations before the next state election.
Submissions close 20 Feb 2026.

👉 www.parliament.vic.gov.au/voting-centr...

#DisabilityRights

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Some NDIS phone line staff are private contractors, not NDIA employees, and may be instructed not to say so, says a new Guardian report.

These workers triage urgent requests but may not have disability training or decision-making power.

📌 Read more: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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NDIS planning rules are changing, but we still haven’t seen the draft.

People with disability and families need clear info to understand what’s proposed and how it could affect plans and supports.

Good consultation starts with transparency.

👉 consultations.health.gov.au/ndis/nfp-pub...

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National Cabinet has agreed to slow NDIS cost growth to 5–6%, down from about 9.5% last year.

No public modelling or detail has been released on how this target will be achieved. We deserve transparency.

👉 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

#ProtectOurNDIS #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

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We are deeply saddened by the recent tragic deaths of Leon & Otis Clune. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available:
Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732
Emergencies: Call 000 Anti-Filicide Toolkit (ASAN): autisticadvocacy.org/anti-filicide

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Scott regained vital supports through an appeal, but proposed NDIS changes could stop others getting fair outcomes.

We need strong appeal rights.
👉 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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⚖️ A Federal Court decision backed stronger participant safeguards, reinforcing access to justice and review rights under the NDIS.
We need these protections strengthened in law.
👉 www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/access-ndis-...
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⏳ Last chance to have your say!

How is the NDIS really working for people with psychosocial disability?
Share your experience: the survey closes this week.

🧠 forms.office.com/r/VGpEQfSk4E

#EveryAustralianCounts #NDIS #MentalHealth #PsychosocialDisability

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Congrats to Kurt Fearnley on his reappointment to the NDIA Board. We want real engagement, real listening and real action from the Board and Agency to make the NDIS safer and fairer for all of us.

www.ndis.gov.au/news/11064-n...

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🚨 New investigation shows 1 in 3 reassessed NDIS plans have been cut, by an average of 22.5%. Read the article (please note this article is behind a paywall):
👉 www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/2026/01...

#ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts

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DHDA’s ‘What we heard’ shows people want clarity on NDIS assessments, who does them, timeframes, goals + communication needs.

But we still need the draft Rules released so we can have our say.
👉 www.health.gov.au/resources/pu...

#ProtectOurNDIS

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📣 The Parliament wants your views on how the NDIS is run, including NDIA performance, compliance and reporting. Submissions close 30 Jan 2026.

👉 Have your say: www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...

#ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts

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🚨 The gov has introduced the NDIS (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025.

It’s meant to protect participants, but it could also create new problems. We've broken it down in plain English, and how you can have your say.

Read more 👉 everyaustraliancounts.com.au/have-your-sa...

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💔 Our hearts go out to Noah’s family and everyone in our community grieving right now. NDIS must do better to keep people safe and supported.
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS