Catalyst Coordination

Document the damage.

What do we do now that the NDIS legislation has passed?

The next 12 months will be a difficult time for the disability community.

We need to document the damage.

That means gathering evidence of the impact of the cuts on our lives.

We need to share our experiences so the consequences of the legislation cannot be ignored.

This is something EAC is committed to doing.

As the changes roll out, we want to know:

Has your funding changed?
Have you lost supports?
How has your ability to participate in the community been affected?
Has a new NDIS process created a barrier?
What has the impact been on you and your family?

Your individual experience can help us build a national picture of what these changes are doing.

We can take that evidence to the media, Parliament and decision-makers and demand a better way forward.

👉 Read about the changes and where to get help if you're affected:
https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/ndis-changes-have-passed-heres-where-to-get-help-if-youre-affected/

📣 Help us document what's happening. Share your story:
https://forms.gle/HwzQQzcsWjV97SjEA

If an NDIS decision is affecting you, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Contact the Disability Gateway on 1800 643 787 for help finding an independent disability advocate. If you need immediate emotional support, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 13 11 14.

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The NDIS changes have passed Parliament. Now our focus turns to what happens next.

We know many people with disability and families are worried about what the changes could mean for their supports.

You might be wondering: Will my plan change? What happens if my funding is reduced? Can I challenge an NDIA decision? Who can help me?

You don’t need to have all those answers today.

We’ve put together a practical guide with information about independent disability advocacy, reviews and appeals, legal support, and steps you can take if an NDIA decision affects you.

Importantly, the changes will be rolled out in stages. The legislation passing does not mean everyone’s supports change overnight.

But as the changes begin, knowing your rights and knowing where to turn for independent help will matter.

Keep records. Ask questions. Check your review rights. Seek independent advice early if something doesn’t seem right.

And keep telling us what you’re experiencing.

The NDIS exists because people with disability, families and supporters came together and demanded something better. That same community will be essential to making sure the NDIS remains fair, transparent and centred on people with disability.

👉 Read our guide: https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/ndis-changes-have-passed-heres-where-to-get-help-if-youre-affected/

And join us for our Protect Our NDIS Community Debrief, where we’ll come together to unpack what happened and talk about what comes next.

📅 Friday 28 August
⏰ 12pm AEST
💻 Online via Zoom
🔗 Register: https://events.humanitix.com/after-the-vote-ndis-community-debrief

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NDIS Reform consultation: have your say on the future of Supported Independent Living.

The Australian Government is seeking feedback on how these services can deliver safe, high-quality and sustainable support for NDIS participants.

We want to hear from people with disability, families, carers, advocates, providers and support workers about what good Supported Independent Living supports look like and how they can be improved.

Share your feedback by video (including Auslan), email or phone call.

🗓️ Consultation closes 11.59 pm AEST, 13 September 2026.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

We love this video - most people with disability just want to go about their lives without being objectified because of their life circumstances.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbsIPL9jScY/?igsh=MTlhcmNmaTRwNnF1ZA==

A new first for me - a thing I helped make got an Emmy Nomination! I got to work with the amazing Kim Gehrig again (directed “Play It Safe”), this time on this gorgeous film for Apple, which celebrates the mindblowing ways technology can help people living with disability attain the lofty dream of wasting their college years like everybody else. 😂 The whole project was awash with the most wonderful (and yes, remarkable 🤫😉) humans, and I was so stoked to be involved.

Voter-bloc: A community campaign against NDIS cuts has just launched, organised by disabled people and disability organisations.

The voter-bloc of people with disability, their supporters and carers, NDIS businesses and community allies, will target marginal and non-marginal seats and urge voters to stand together against the Australian Labor Party's cuts.

Any voter around Australia can sign on.

The voter-bloc aims to send a clear message to senators, who will debate the bill in just over a week in Canberra.

The voters are standing together to fight the ALP’s proposed NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme cuts.

The campaign asks all opponents of the cuts, including people with disabilities, carers, support workers and NDIS businesses to sign this to show votes count.

To sign up and get more information, see the link in comments 👇

URGENT CASTING CALLOUT 📣

Bus Stop Employment is sharing a paid featured extra opportunity for a promotional video shooting in Perth, WA this Thursday.

Looking for a female-identifying person who uses a prosthetic or hearing aid.

Fee: $2,800 for 12 months WA usage across TV, OLV, BVOD and social.

To apply, email [email protected] with your name, location, contact number, age and a photo of yourself.

Deadline: Tuesday 30 June at 5PM.


Image description: A purple Bus Stop Employment casting call graphic with the heading "Urgent! Casting Call Out" invites applications for a featured extra role in a promotional video for ECU. The opportunity is for a female-identifying prosthetic or hearing aid wearer based in Perth, WA, with a paid fee of $2,800 for a 12-month campaign. The graphic includes application instructions, an email address, and a deadline of Tuesday, 30 June at 5pm, alongside the Bus Stop Employment logo.

The team at Self Manager Hub have put together a quick guide for making a submission on the "NDIS Future Generations Bill" - check it out if you're having trouble putting your thoughts down.

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