The Scene

Australia’s state and federal governments are getting the message about the need for a National Disability Insurance Scheme.

They have even agreed to deliver the foundational work for the National Disability Insurance Scheme by mid 2013 – a year earlier than the Productivity Commission recommended.

The next step is to spread the word in the community, to help everyone understand why the NDIS is so important.

27 November – 3 December is ‘Spread the Word Week’ - a national week of action to make sure NDIS reaches its campaign goal of 100,000 supporters by the end of the year. Read more: National Disability Insurance Scheme – Update

Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign for a National Disability Insurance Scheme over the last few years.

As you know the Productivity Commission released their final report to the federal government on Sunday 31 July 2011.

The Prime Minister responded last week saying that the government shares the vision of an NDIS and will begin laying the foundations for its introduction. Read more: Update on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Campaign

Please join Cerebral Palsy Alliance at one of our DisabiliTeas on Tuesday 2 August 2011 in Sydney or the Hunter.

On the day, friends, families and organisations across Australia will be having a cup of tea to help raise awareness of the Every Australian Counts campaign and grow its number of supporters to 100,000.  Read more: DisabiliTeas – You’re Invited!

The campaign for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is gathering strength.

On 31 July, the final report of the Productivity Commission will be delivered to the government. In response, a nation-wide event called a ‘DisabiliTEA’ will be held on Tuesday 2 August. Read more: Every Australian Counts DisabiliTEA

Warringah Council is hosting a forum to discuss the National Disability Insurance Scheme next Wednesday 18 May from 7 pm – 8.30 pm.  The event will be held at the Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 725 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why. Read more: National Disability Insurance Scheme forum