We’ve heard from thousands of Australian’s about how these changes will impact them. These are the real lives behind the cuts. Families, providers, and people with disability sharing what this means for them.

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  • A quote from a parent named Adam discussing his three-year-old daughter with level 3 cerebral palsy, highlighting her progress with physiotherapy at Balcetta and the importance of her independence for her well-being.
  • Quote from Alex, a person with a disability, about the importance of occupational therapy for everyday activities and independence.
  • Quote about important changes in healthcare policies supporting vulnerable children on the border of Melbourne by Kathy, PWD.
  • A quote from Helene, a parent, about the benefits of physiotherapy for her child, highlighting improved functional capacity and participation in mainstream activities.
  • Quote from a parent named Jenee discussing therapy and ability development for her son, emphasizing the rigidity of the NDIS system designed for supporting people with disabilities.
  • A quote about the benefits of weekly therapy, signed by Sam, PWD, on a screen or card with a dark purple border.
  • Quote from a parent emphasizing the importance of therapy for children with complex needs, supporting therapists, and advocating for home-based therapy, attributed to Leanne.
  • Quote from Shannon, PWD about struggles with chronic FND, difficulty getting into the NDIS, hospital stay, aging care concerns, and support system failure.
  • Quote from Temika, PWD discussing challenges as a disabled person in rural settings, highlighting limited physiotherapy support and potential effects of NDIS rate cuts.
  • A quote from Hillary, a parent, discussing the impact of funding cuts on families and vulnerable populations.

"We’ve come too far to watch our supports get cut. Nothing about us, without us - and we mean it."

Leah T, NDIS Participant.

  • Quote from Amanda, an allied health provider, discussing concerns about fee cuts and travel restrictions affecting healthcare practices, patient care, and the financial impact on healthcare professionals.
  • Quote from INDYA, PBS practitioner about the high costs and challenges of rural travel, vehicle expenses, and the need to prioritize clients.
  • Quote from Elisha, an occupational therapist, praising physiotherapists for their hard work and impact on clients' lives.
  • Quote from Raymond, a physiotherapist, advocating for valuing physiotherapy services for NDIS clients, with a purple-themed graphic background.
  • Quote from Miriam, a physiotherapist, discussing the impact of NDIA proposals on families with children with lifelong disabilities, highlighting issues such as travel, community clinics, and funding shifts.
  • Quote from Gwenny, a social worker, discussing challenges faced by social workers and small business owners due to proposed changes, rising costs, and decreased morale.
  • Quote from Kristin, a speech pathologist, about loving her job and the importance of mobile speech therapy services for the community, highlighting the potential consequences of system failures.
  • A quote from Emilia, an occupational therapist, discussing traveling around Melbourne and regional areas to provide essential services for parents with disabilities, emphasizing the impact of travel rate changes on access. The quote is framed within a purple bordered box with rounded corners and a white background. The quote encourages reconsideration of these changes for vulnerable groups.
  • Quote from Saroj, Support Coordinator, emphasizing the importance of accessible support services and fair funding in mental health care, with rounded rectangle background and colorful borders.
  • Quote about small business owners and families, attributed to Tarryn, NDIS provider, on a beige background with rounded corners.

“This campaign has brought together people from every corner of the NDIS, banding together for something better. We’re witnessing something historic, and you can feel it in the way people are backing each other.

This level of community solidarity gives me hope.”

Eleanor Quinn, Campaign Coordinator

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Willow’s Story

Willow, a young girl with severe intellectual disabilities and epilepsy, relies on in- home therapies and support to live safely and independently.

Diagnosed with infantile spasms, Willow has faced numerous health challenges, including

seizures that require urgent medical intervention. Her family depends on NDIS funding to support home-based therapies like physiotherapy.

However, the upcoming NDIS price cuts, particularly to travel funding, threaten Willow’s ability to access these essential services.

Without these supports, Willow’s development, health, and safety will be at risk, and she could lose access to life -changing interventions.

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