Our Association supports the introduction of  the National Disability Insurance Scheme and the scheme’s “Every Australian Counts” campaign. The NDIS is a proposed system to change the way services for people with disabilities, their families and carers, are funded and structured; to provide them with the regular care, support, therapy and equipment they need.

The NDIS recognizes the high rates of physical, emotional and financial distress amongst many families. It  will allow people to make choices about the kinds of things that will best meet their particular needs.  The NDIS includes support provisions for children and adults including early intervention, home and family life, education and work.

Rallies in support of the NDIS are taking place all round the country. Please see the news page of the NDIS site for further information.

The scheme is the key recommendation to come from the Disability Investment Group which was set up by the government in April 2008.

What you can do to help the campaign for the introduction of NDIS

• Sign the petition
• Follow Every Australian Counts on Facebook and invite your friends to follow
• Follow Every Australian on Twitter and retweet their messages
• Take part in rallies

More Information

• Every Australian Counts
• Establishing a New National Disability Insurance Scheme on the FaHCSIA site.