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Every Australian Counts @EveryAustralian

We're the people with disability, families and supporters who campaigned for the NDIS. Now we're fighting for the #NDIS to deliver as promised. #DefendOurNDIS

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🚨 State & Territory Disability Ministers say they have NOT agreed to provide supports for people who lose access to the NDIS. No agreement. No safety net. Don't rush this Bill. Read more 👇 everyaustraliancounts.com.au… #ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts
Graphic featuring the Protect Our NDIS shield logo and the slogan "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large headline reads: "Media Release: States and Territories expose Fatal Flaw in NDIS Bill that Could Leave People Without Support." The Every Australian Counts logo appears above a background of community members raising their fists and megaphones in support of disability rights advocacy.

ALT Graphic featuring the Protect Our NDIS shield logo and the slogan "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large headline reads: "Media Release: States and Territories expose Fatal Flaw in NDIS Bill that Could Leave People Without Support." The Every Australian Counts logo appears above a background of community members raising their fists and megaphones in support of disability rights advocacy.
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If a support is recognised as reasonable and necessary, it should be fully funded. Simple. Read our submission: everyaustraliancounts.com.au… #ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts
Campaign graphic from Every Australian Counts and the Protect Our NDIS campaign. Text reads: "If a support is reasonable and necessary, it should be fully funded." The graphic features the Protect Our NDIS logo, the slogan "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." and silhouettes of people rallying at the bottom.

ALT Campaign graphic from Every Australian Counts and the Protect Our NDIS campaign. Text reads: "If a support is reasonable and necessary, it should be fully funded." The graphic features the Protect Our NDIS logo, the slogan "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." and silhouettes of people rallying at the bottom.

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Hear EAC Independent Chair Dr George Taleporos deliver a State of Play update at the National Disability Advocacy Conference 2026. AFDO has a limited number of complimentary tickets available for the EAC community. 📅 17-18 June 🎟 Grab your ticket: events.humanitix.com/2026-af… #NDIS
Promotional graphic for the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) National Disability Advocacy Conference 2026, themed "Rights, Voices, Action". The graphic features the title "NDIS State of Play" and a headshot of Dr George Taleporos, Independent Chair of Every Australian Counts. Text reads: "Dr George Taleporos, Independent Chair of Every Australian Counts."

ALT Promotional graphic for the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) National Disability Advocacy Conference 2026, themed "Rights, Voices, Action". The graphic features the title "NDIS State of Play" and a headshot of Dr George Taleporos, Independent Chair of Every Australian Counts. Text reads: "Dr George Taleporos, Independent Chair of Every Australian Counts."
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Three days of hearings. Thousands of submissions. And still one question remains: If people lose NDIS supports, where exactly are they supposed to go? People with disability deserve answers before Parliament votes. eac.good.do/stopfixprotect/ #ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts
Campaign graphic from Every Australian Counts and the Protect Our NDIS campaign. Text reads: "3 days of hearings. Over 4,500 submissions. And still some of the biggest questions remain unanswered." The graphic features the Protect Our NDIS logo, the slogan "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." and silhouettes of people rallying at the bottom.

ALT Campaign graphic from Every Australian Counts and the Protect Our NDIS campaign. Text reads: "3 days of hearings. Over 4,500 submissions. And still some of the biggest questions remain unanswered." The graphic features the Protect Our NDIS logo, the slogan "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." and silhouettes of people rallying at the bottom.
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At the Senate hearing, EAC Independent Chair Dr George Taleporos asked: "Would you accept your insurance policy for your car or your house to have that kind of provision?" The NDIS was created as insurance against disability. Take action: eac.good.do/stopfixprotect #ProtectOurNDIS
Campaign graphic from Every Australian Counts and the Protect Our NDIS campaign. Text reads: "Australians deserve answers about what happens when recognised support needs are no longer guaranteed to be covered." The graphic features the Protect Our NDIS logo, the slogan "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." and silhouettes of people rallying at the bottom.

ALT Campaign graphic from Every Australian Counts and the Protect Our NDIS campaign. Text reads: "Australians deserve answers about what happens when recognised support needs are no longer guaranteed to be covered." The graphic features the Protect Our NDIS logo, the slogan "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." and silhouettes of people rallying at the bottom.
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"We oppose this Bill because it attacks the very foundation of the NDIS that we fought for." Dr George Taleporos told the Senate this week that the promise at the heart of the NDIS is under threat. #ProtectOurNDIS
Campaign graphic from Every Australian Counts and the Protect Our NDIS campaign. Text reads: "We oppose this Bill because it attacks the very foundation of the NDIS that we fought for." Attributed to Dr George Taleporos. The graphic features the Protect Our NDIS logo, the slogan "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." and silhouettes of people rallying at the bottom.

ALT Campaign graphic from Every Australian Counts and the Protect Our NDIS campaign. Text reads: "We oppose this Bill because it attacks the very foundation of the NDIS that we fought for." Attributed to Dr George Taleporos. The graphic features the Protect Our NDIS logo, the slogan "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." and silhouettes of people rallying at the bottom.
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After a year fighting for post-school support, one family finally found a work skills program that was changing their son's life. Now it's closing due to NDIS funding cuts. At least 20 families will be left with nowhere comparable to go. Take action: eac.good.do/stopfixprotect/
Graphic from Every Australian Counts' Protect Our NDIS campaign. At the top is a red shield logo reading "Protect Our NDIS" beside the text "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large black text reads "Your NDIS Story:" followed by the quote: "There are no other comparable services for this group of people in our city." The word "no" is highlighted in red. The Every Australian Counts logo appears near the bottom above a pale red crowd silhouette.

ALT Graphic from Every Australian Counts' Protect Our NDIS campaign. At the top is a red shield logo reading "Protect Our NDIS" beside the text "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large black text reads "Your NDIS Story:" followed by the quote: "There are no other comparable services for this group of people in our city." The word "no" is highlighted in red. The Every Australian Counts logo appears near the bottom above a pale red crowd silhouette.
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📺 Missed our community forum on the proposed NDIS changes? Hear from Senator Jordon Steele-John, Belinda Kochanowska and Naomi Anderson on what's at stake, what happens next, and why community action matters. 🎥 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=yZLGZZx3… #ProtectOurNDIS #NDIS
Promotional graphic for an Every Australian Counts community forum. The graphic features the title "NDIS Cuts: What's at Risk What We Do Next" and photos of Senator Jordon Steele-John, Belinda Kochanowska from Intrepidus Law, and Naomi Anderson from Villamanta. A large red button reads "Watch Now". The Every Australian Counts logo appears at the top left. A red patterned border runs down the right-hand side of the graphic.

ALT Promotional graphic for an Every Australian Counts community forum. The graphic features the title "NDIS Cuts: What's at Risk What We Do Next" and photos of Senator Jordon Steele-John, Belinda Kochanowska from Intrepidus Law, and Naomi Anderson from Villamanta. A large red button reads "Watch Now". The Every Australian Counts logo appears at the top left. A red patterned border runs down the right-hand side of the graphic.
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"The NDIS has been absolutely life changing for my daughter." A mother in our community says forcing her daughter into shared living arrangements would destroy the trusted support network she relies on and undermine her right to choose where she lives. eac.good.do/stopfixprotect/
"Protect Our NDIS" beside the text "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large black text reads "Your NDIS Story:" followed by the quote: "Not be able to live in the home of her choosing is a contravention of her human rights." The words "human rights" are highlighted in red. The Every Australian Counts logo appears near the bottom above a pale red crowd silhouette.

ALT "Protect Our NDIS" beside the text "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large black text reads "Your NDIS Story:" followed by the quote: "Not be able to live in the home of her choosing is a contravention of her human rights." The words "human rights" are highlighted in red. The Every Australian Counts logo appears near the bottom above a pale red crowd silhouette.
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The NDIS Bill opens the door to commissioning, another form of block funding. That shifts power from people with disability and our families to providers. Choice and control must stay at the heart of the NDIS. The Senate must not pass this Bill in its current form. #NDIS
Campaign graphic with the Protect Our NDIS logo and the words "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large central text reads: "Don't wind back choice and control." The Every Australian Counts logo appears above a crowd illustration of people holding megaphones and raising their fists.

ALT Campaign graphic with the Protect Our NDIS logo and the words "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large central text reads: "Don't wind back choice and control." The Every Australian Counts logo appears above a crowd illustration of people holding megaphones and raising their fists.

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📢 Have you emailed decision-makers yet? The NDIS Amendment Bill 2026 could weaken supports and reduce choice and control. Email Anthony Albanese, Mark Butler, Jenny McAllister, Anne Ruston, Tanya Plibersek and other key decision-makers. 📧 Take action: eac.good.do/stopfixprotect/
Graphic with a light grey background and red crowd silhouettes along the bottom. At the top is a red shield logo reading “Protect Our NDIS” beside the text “Stop the cuts. Fix the system.” in large black and red lettering. Main text reads: “Share your story with decision-makers” The Every Australian Counts logo appears near the bottom centre.]

ALT Graphic with a light grey background and red crowd silhouettes along the bottom. At the top is a red shield logo reading “Protect Our NDIS” beside the text “Stop the cuts. Fix the system.” in large black and red lettering. Main text reads: “Share your story with decision-makers” The Every Australian Counts logo appears near the bottom centre.]

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🚨 More than 4,500 submissions were made to the Senate inquiry into the proposed NDIS laws. That's 4,500 people who took action despite being given less than two weeks to respond. Our community has spoken. Now Parliament must listen. #ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts
Campaign graphic with the Protect Our NDIS logo and the words "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large text reads: "Over 4,500 submissions were made in under weeks." At the bottom is the Every Australian Counts logo and a crowd of people holding megaphones and raising their fists in support and advocacy.

ALT Campaign graphic with the Protect Our NDIS logo and the words "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large text reads: "Over 4,500 submissions were made in under weeks." At the bottom is the Every Australian Counts logo and a crowd of people holding megaphones and raising their fists in support and advocacy.
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"He is 22. He should not be stuck at home with ageing parents with nothing meaningful to do." NDIS funding gives him access to work programs, the gym, social activities and the support he needs to participate in community life. Take action: eac.good.do/stopfixprotect/ #ProtectOurNDIS
Graphic from Every Australian Counts' Protect Our NDIS campaign. At the top is a red shield logo reading "Protect Our NDIS" beside the text "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large black text reads "Your NDIS Story:" followed by the quote: "Stuck at home with ageing parents with nothing meaningful to do." The word "meaningful" is highlighted in red. The Every Australian Counts logo appears near the bottom above a pale red crowd silhouette.

ALT Graphic from Every Australian Counts' Protect Our NDIS campaign. At the top is a red shield logo reading "Protect Our NDIS" beside the text "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large black text reads "Your NDIS Story:" followed by the quote: "Stuck at home with ageing parents with nothing meaningful to do." The word "meaningful" is highlighted in red. The Every Australian Counts logo appears near the bottom above a pale red crowd silhouette.

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"Our family were full time unpaid carers for 25 years before the NDIS saved our lives." Today their son is thriving with supported independent living, support workers and allied health. Families cannot go backwards. Act now: eac.good.do/stopfixprotect/ #ProtectOurNDIS #NDIS
Graphic from Every Australian Counts' Protect Our NDIS campaign. At the top is a red shield logo reading "Protect Our NDIS" beside the text "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large black text reads "Your NDIS Story:" followed by the quote: "Our family were full time unpaid carers for 25 years before the NDIS saved our lives." The words "25 years" are highlighted in red. The Every Australian Counts logo appears near the bottom above a pale red crowd silhouette.

ALT Graphic from Every Australian Counts' Protect Our NDIS campaign. At the top is a red shield logo reading "Protect Our NDIS" beside the text "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large black text reads "Your NDIS Story:" followed by the quote: "Our family were full time unpaid carers for 25 years before the NDIS saved our lives." The words "25 years" are highlighted in red. The Every Australian Counts logo appears near the bottom above a pale red crowd silhouette.

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The government's own NDIS Reform Advisory Committee has warned proposed NDIS changes could cause "material harm" to people with disability. People with disability must be at the centre of decisions about the future of the NDIS. đź”—shorturl.at/zlWiH #ProtectOurNDIS
Campaign graphic featuring the Protect Our NDIS logo and the words "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large text quotes a Guardian headline: "NDIS overhaul will 'harm' Australians with disabilities, government's own committee warns." The source is attributed to The Guardian. The Every Australian Counts logo appears above a crowd illustration representing community advocacy.

ALT Campaign graphic featuring the Protect Our NDIS logo and the words "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large text quotes a Guardian headline: "NDIS overhaul will 'harm' Australians with disabilities, government's own committee warns." The source is attributed to The Guardian. The Every Australian Counts logo appears above a crowd illustration representing community advocacy.

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The AHRC has raised "serious concerns" about the government's proposed NDIS laws, warning they could weaken disability rights and are being rushed without proper consultation. People with disability must be at the centre of decisions about the NDIS. 🔗smh.com.au/politics/federal/…
Campaign graphic featuring the Protect Our NDIS logo and the words "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large text quotes a Sydney Morning Herald headline: "Human Rights Commission holds 'serious concerns' about Labor's NDIS laws." The source is attributed to the Sydney Morning Herald. The Every Australian Counts logo appears above a crowd illustration representing community advocacy and collective action.

ALT Campaign graphic featuring the Protect Our NDIS logo and the words "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large text quotes a Sydney Morning Herald headline: "Human Rights Commission holds 'serious concerns' about Labor's NDIS laws." The source is attributed to the Sydney Morning Herald. The Every Australian Counts logo appears above a crowd illustration representing community advocacy and collective action.
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We’re calling for an NDIS that protects choice, independence and dignity. That means: - self-directed registration options - no cuts to supports - no one left in crisis - protecting community participation - fair review rights - genuine co-design. 🔗 eac.good.do/stopfixprotect/
Graphic with the Protect Our NDIS shield logo beside the text “Stop the cuts. Fix the system.” Large bold text in the centre reads “What we’re calling for.” Every Australian Counts logo appears above a faded crowd of people holding signs and raising fists.

ALT Graphic with the Protect Our NDIS shield logo beside the text “Stop the cuts. Fix the system.” Large bold text in the centre reads “What we’re calling for.” Every Australian Counts logo appears above a faded crowd of people holding signs and raising fists.
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"We can and will not go back to the days before the NDIS." One mum shared how SDA funding helped her daughter move into a safe home with trained support staff. A dream they never thought possible before the NDIS. Tell decision-makers: eac.good.do/stopfixprotect/ #ProtectOurNDIS
Graphic from Every Australian Counts' Protect Our NDIS campaign. At the top is a red shield logo reading "Protect Our NDIS" beside the text "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large black text reads "Your NDIS Story:" followed by the quote: "We can and will not go back to the days before the NDIS." The words "will not" are highlighted in red. The Every Australian Counts logo appears near the bottom above a pale red crowd silhouette.

ALT Graphic from Every Australian Counts' Protect Our NDIS campaign. At the top is a red shield logo reading "Protect Our NDIS" beside the text "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large black text reads "Your NDIS Story:" followed by the quote: "We can and will not go back to the days before the NDIS." The words "will not" are highlighted in red. The Every Australian Counts logo appears near the bottom above a pale red crowd silhouette.
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We've lodged our submission to the Senate Inquiry into the NDIS Amendment Bill 2026. We'll keep fighting for an NDIS that protects rights, choice and control. everyaustraliancounts.com.au… #ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts
Graphic from Every Australian Counts' Protect Our NDIS campaign. At the top is a red shield logo reading "Protect Our NDIS" beside the text "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large text reads: "Our submission raises serious concerns about cuts to support, choice, control and participant rights." The words "serious concerns" are highlighted in red. The Every Australian Counts logo appears near the bottom above a pale red crowd silhouette.

ALT Graphic from Every Australian Counts' Protect Our NDIS campaign. At the top is a red shield logo reading "Protect Our NDIS" beside the text "Stop the cuts. Fix the system." Large text reads: "Our submission raises serious concerns about cuts to support, choice, control and participant rights." The words "serious concerns" are highlighted in red. The Every Australian Counts logo appears near the bottom above a pale red crowd silhouette.

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Thank you to everyone who joined last week’s community forum on the proposed NDIS changes. Missed it? Watch the recording here: 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=yZLGZZx3… #ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Promotional graphic for an Every Australian Counts community forum. The graphic features the title "NDIS Cuts: What's at Risk What We Do Next" and photos of Senator Jordon Steele-John, Belinda Kochanowska from Intrepidus Law, and Naomi Anderson from Villamanta. A large red button reads "Watch Now". The Every Australian Counts logo appears at the top left. A red patterned border runs down the right-hand side of the graphic.

ALT Promotional graphic for an Every Australian Counts community forum. The graphic features the title "NDIS Cuts: What's at Risk What We Do Next" and photos of Senator Jordon Steele-John, Belinda Kochanowska from Intrepidus Law, and Naomi Anderson from Villamanta. A large red button reads "Watch Now". The Every Australian Counts logo appears at the top left. A red patterned border runs down the right-hand side of the graphic.

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