National Disability Insurance Scheme News

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View the short video that features Spinal Injuries Association members, which demonstrates why we support an NDIS.

  • Following the Federal Government’s announcement that funding will be allocated in the 2012-13 Budget for the launch of the NDIS, Fiona Anderson from the NDIS Queensland campaign committee shares why a NDIS is vital for the social and economic development of our country. Hear the ABC Brisbane 612 radio interview with Fiona.
  • Spinal Injuries Association member Tania Hornberg shares her story on why an NDIS is needed.
  • Hear why disability advocate Wendy Harmer supports the introduction of an NDIS.
  • More than 30,000 signatures were collected at 900 DisabiliTea events around Australia in August 2011. The Spinal Injuries Association proudly supported this event by successfully securing more than 1,000 signatures in Brisbane’s King George Square. Pictured above are Association members and staff at the event.
  • Spinal Injuries Association member Scott Stidston promotes the need for an NDIS on WIN News Townsville.
  • Spinal Injuries Association member Lisa Monaghan tells The Satellite newspaper why an NDIS is needed in Australia.
  • Board member of the Spinal Injuries Association, Vicki Field, talks to ABC Radio National about the NDIS draft report.
  • Read the Productivity Commission’s draft report into an NDIS, released 28 February 2011.
  • NDIS Campaign Director John Della Bosca shares why a long-term care and support scheme makes good economic sense.
  • Wow! 500 people turned out for the red shirt rally in Geelong in early February 2011 to show their support for an NDIS. Make sure you sign up for notifications from the Every Australian Counts website to hear about upcoming rallies around the country.
  • The NDIS launched their new website, www.everyaustraliancounts.org.au on Australia Day 2011. Visit the website to sign the petition and show your support!
  • 2011 Australian of the Year Simon McKeon supports an NDIS. Photo: Nine MSN.
  • Read the NDIS January 2011 e-update here.
  • Read about the NDIS Campaign Director Mr John Della Bosca here.
  • For more NDIS information, visit their website or Facebook page.