theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Fun fact: Committee that declined GPs in Hazelbrook their prescriber status, the stimulants advisory committee, has a high number of private practitioners. 1/2 200
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 25/02/2025The new NDIS Reform Advisory Committee is a joke. They know what needs to be done. They just don't want to do it. No. More. Committees. We will die of shock if anyone but the most centrist and govt pleasing candidates are on it, also. #NDIS 141
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 23/02/2025NSW Health is blocking GPs at Hazelbrook ADHD Clinic from diagnosing & prescribing after their study ends. This model is life-changing—families need it! Read the press release from #TheANPA: tinyurl.com/ptsf7uad Share or tag your State #MP if you are in #NSW. #ADHDCare #Neurodivergent #NSWPoltinyurl.comPress Statement 24 Feb 2025 ANPA Calls for Urgent Action to Protect ADHD Care at Hazelbrook PracticePress Statement: ANPA Calls for Urgent Action to Protect ADHD Care at Hazelbrook Practice For Immediate Release 24 February, 2025. The Australian Neurodivergent Parents Association (ANPA) is calling... 031
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialOzAutismNews (bot) @australianautismnews.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/02/2025Nine-year-old girl with autism sedated and removed from Uniting NDIS office - Illawarra Mercury ift.tt/rDR8Akxnews.google.comGoogle NewsComprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News. 011
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialDash Nehring @punningstunts.bsky.social · 23/02/2025This is the NDIS under Labor. 041
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 22/02/2025We are very concerned by reports that the ADHD shared care GP clinic is Hazelbrook has had its prescribing capacity removed by #NSWHealth We are meeting with stakeholders this week to discuss concerns + actions to take to keep this vital service available to the #NDCommunity in the #BlueMountains 021
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 22/02/2025Do we matter enough to protect? We do, to each other. 021
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.social#135YearsInSolidarity @laborforus.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Now do pensions, healthcare, industrial awards / courts, Gonski, NDIS, childcare, ma/paternity leave, family court / garnishing, parenting payments and more... 112
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialAnnette @xxaxai.bsky.social · 21/02/2025The NDIA has erased Axel’s disabilities—literally vanished from his file overnight. No explanation. No reassessment. Just gone. His intellectual disability? Gone. His severe pain condition? Gone. His right to live at home with his family? Under attack. #DISABILITY #NDISaxai.com.au🚨 HELP AXEL FIGHT BACK AGAINST THE NDIS! 🚨The NDIA has erased Axel’s disabilities—literally vanished from his file overnight. No explanation. No reassessment. Just gone. His intellectual disability? Gone.His severe pain condition? Gone.His right to live at home with his family? Under attack. This isn’t an accident. This is a tactic—one that forces families into crisis, strips away support, and pushes disabled people into group homes. 001
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 22/02/2025Thanks to everyone who came to our #AGM yesterday. It was a lovely meeting. We elected a new board of 6 committee members. Continuing as Pres is Sarah Langston, Vice Pres elect is Michael Coles, Sec is Alecia Bryant. General board members - Kate McCann, Kathleen Murphy, and Louise Cooper. Go team! 010
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialmayiparttula.bsky.social @mayiparttula.bsky.social · 22/02/2025When the NDIS turns off the music www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/life/2025/02... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.authesaturdaypaper.com.auWhen the NDIS turns off the musicAfter surviving a devastating brain injury, music therapy has given this NDIS client a chance to communicate with the world, but cuts to the scheme could end all that. 011
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialFowlerBroncos.bsky.social @fowlerbroncos.bsky.social · 22/02/2025Musk said he could end it with $6 billion if the UN gave him a proposal. They gave it to him. He didn't look at it & instead spent $55 billion on Twitter. 041
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialSenator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 17/02/2025 We need a lot more federal politicians coming to the Northern Territory, to listen and learn, and that’s why I'm here now. The community are loud and clear that CLP moves to lock up 10 year old kids do not represent their values and won't make anyone safer. 77224
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialRick Morton @squigglyrick.bsky.social · 18/02/2025The oldest Robodebt proverb: the junior staffers were always right 531668
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Our AGM was rescheduled to next Saturday cos our Prez woz a bit too tired for a meeting. Modeling that "can't" is very real, and nobody should force themselves or be forced to try to push through access needs. Can't is can't. Be the change and sometimes, we lead by being...human. 030
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialKelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 14/02/2025No one is immune from disability. It can happen to anyone at anytime, regardless of how 'young and healthy' you are. Stop believing you will be the exception, and start engaging in disability justice. It's far easier to fight for better support and treatment while you still have your health. 211265392
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialRex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 15/02/2025In January @albomp.bsky.social invested $200M from the National Reconstruction Fund into Gina’s planned Arafura mining & processing facility. But when it comes to steel in Whyalla,👇#FOI shows👇not a dicky bird. Labor backs a billionaire who backs the LNP, but not SA steel workers.🤦♂️ #auspol 510144
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialAlyssa Long @measuredandslow.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Dear parent who bought their kid KAZOO VALENTINES to pass out in 2nd grade today, Your days are numbered. Love, Every other parent 11934
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 15/02/2025It really is like that, huh. #AuDhd #JustNDThings 041
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialS|AM Connor @criprights.bsky.social · 15/02/2025I love this. And I feel that I would have loved Barbara, too. I am also a solidly built woman, and awful when hungry. h/t Adam (@adamgreattweet): "hope someone says this about me one day" Plaque on a bench: FOR BARBARA Who was awful when hungry but otherwise pretty solid. 0415
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 15/02/2025Today's love song dedication for #TheANPA fam - open.spotify.com/track/7pu8Ah...open.spotify.comBad ReputationJoan Jett & the Blackhearts · Bad Reputation (Expanded Edition) · Song · 1981 031
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 14/02/2025For peeps spouting early-intervention-white-lady attachment-theory nonsense who ignore the existence of intergen #ND - there isn't a way to parent our kids "well" through will/skills alone. We actually need more people around and #Support. Until then, we have #Screens. #AusPol #EarlyIntervention 321
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Fight Back (on the NDIS) Fridays livestream chat - lnkd.in/gN69VYNd Passcode is 93Lis0 hashtag#FightBackFridays hashtag#TheANPA Starting now!lnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 111
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialMia Mingus @miamingus.bsky.social · 13/02/2025The revolution will be accessible or it's not much of a revolution. Access is not just about disability access. Access also includes gender neutral bathrooms, sliding scale option, childcare, ending food desserts so folks can have access to nourishing foods, clean air and water, language justice. 28532
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Love to ND fam today. #FightBackFridays start today! Prez Sarah will be livestreaming on LinkedIn from an MPs office at 11am to kick off! When our rights are under attack - we fight back! Remember: we have a right to support. We do. #NDIS #NDISCuts #UNCRPD open.spotify.com/track/0BYzSw...open.spotify.comI Am LightIndia.Arie · SongVersation: Medicine · Song · 2017 020
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Join #TheANPA The only autonomous Disabled People's Org in the world representing Neurodivergent Parents and our families. Nothing about us without us! 👊💚 #DPO #DPRO #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #AusPol 040
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Vale. The NDIS was always broken. Now it's just so much more broken. From tomorrow, we fight back. #FightBackOnTheNDIS #FightBackFridays #Vale Image description: screenshots of a post describing the death of an #NDIS participant when the Agency failed to ensure he was supported. 060
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialKon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 13/02/2025 08916
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Are people done blaming #oligarchy and #Nazism on #Autism yet? Are we ready to talk about wealth and class and whiteness? No? Lots of folks aren't? Okay just checking. *facepalm* 151
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Emailing lists and dyslexia. What could possibly go wrong lol. 010
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialDifficult & Problematic @fladdle.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Also, you’re never too old to learn about #civics yourself. Get the Parliamentary Education Office to send you some materials FOR FREE! No one needs to know you’re a little bit ignorant. #AusPol #governmentpeo.gov.auParliamentary Education OfficeThe Parliamentary Education Office (PEO) educates Australians about, and inspires their enthusiasm for, Australia’s parliamentary democracy. Through accessible, immersive, experiential programs and re... 011
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialJB_AU @jbau.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Australia and the UK have just held 2 show trials to silence and attack women of colour. One led by the UK Police and one led by Australia’s public broadcaster. Two completely unnecessary circuses, the only logical purpose of them to say “you cannot trust us” and “stay quiet”. 141
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Love song dedication to all our #NDparent fam hanging in there even if they are screaming into towels and relying on ipads to do so. We see you. We see you. youtu.be/5bqQBbMDdu8?...youtu.bedezabel - Ride Or Die (Official Video)YouTube video by dezabelVEVO 010
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Dm here or #LinkedIn Or email exec@thisisanpa.org #NDISCuts #TheANPA #FightBackOnTheNDIS #WhatFoundationalSupports 211
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialSenator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 12/02/2025The comments from Bankstown hospital workers are abhorrent and have no place in our society. It is entirely appropriate that this has been referred for investigation. Public hospitals are a place where everyone should be safe. 106512
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialJoyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 11/02/2025We’re done here. Right? 33374576511840
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Enough words about the #NDIS now. Action is required. The time for civil protest is here. Send us a DM or email: exec@thisisanpa.org Text of posts can be found here on Linked In - www.linkedin.com/posts/the-au... @greens.org.au @australianlabor.bsky.social 000
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 12/02/2025We have been abandoned by the Federal Government and the States and Territories. "Cost saving" is not very efficient when it will fill morgues, prisons, and the child protection system. Those all cost far more than #NDIS plans. #PWDA #DisabilityRights #UNCRPD 042
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialEl Gibbs @bluntshovels.bsky.social · 11/02/2025"Without a safe and secure home, you're not going to have the right health benefits of a healthy home, you're going to have issues with child safety, you're going to have issues across the justice system." www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...abc.net.auThe stress of finding an affordable home. What could help First Nations people?Rent crisis among the lowest-income First Nations households as new research drills down on the 'unmet' housing needs. 12917
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialGeneric Person @janet-dammit.bsky.social · 11/02/2025A Parliamentary Committe found the #NDIS as having an internal staff culture viewing #pwd as deficient and inferior - leading to tragic outcomes for many. A chance of a robo-ndia enquiry in the distant future, but how many lives will be lost before nobody in power is held accountable? #auspolaph.gov.auChapter 2 - Capability and CultureChapter 2Capability and CultureIntroduction2.1The capability and culture of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has its roots in its governing legislation, Australia's international obliga... 262
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialtheanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Has your NDIS Plan been cut? 💔 Don't know what to do? 😫😭 #TheANPA have put together a quick, shareable two page guide on how to appeal an #NDIS Plan Cut. ✂️ Knowledge is power! Share share share: get it to those who need it. #NDISCuts #NDIA #AmandaRishworth #ART 🔗 tinyurl.com/How-to-Appea...tinyurl.comDropbox 1129
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialLyric Rivera | NeuroDivergent Rebel @neurodivergentrebel.substack.com · 11/02/2025Don’t Panic! Organize!!! 010125
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 10/02/2025When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty. 6064928111054
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialLeaky Lifeboat #LeakyNDIS 🛟🆘 @leakylifeboat.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Update 👆 re NDIS eligibility reassessments FYI @alacka.bsky.social @squigglyrick.bsky.social @gingerandhoney.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social @asherwolf.bsky.social @hdicko.bsky.social @bluntshovels.bsky.social @zoedaniel.bsky.social It remains unclear if the NDIA has fixed ALL these issues yet 👇leakylifeboat.substack.comOpen letter to the NDIA regarding procedural fairness in NDIS eligibility reassessmentsDear NDIA: Your current process is stacked against participants. Here's how to fix it. 012
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Good to hear those two will not be working in NSW Health again. 021
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Federal policy makers truly do not grasp the exhaustion #Neurodivergent mothers with their own Disability needs experience, just trying to survive/ #parent their Neurodivergent chn. We see zero knowledge of this reflected in the approach #DSS takes to #policy with our families. #Disability #AusPol 131
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialDr Ingrid M🪁 @ingridm.bsky.social · 09/02/2025using impoverished older women to lobby for more landlord handouts. Okay patriarchy. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...abc.net.auNearly 4 in 5 retired single women who rent are below the poverty lineTwo-thirds of retired renters are in poverty, according to new analysis from the Grattan Institute, with calls for the major parties to increase Rent Assistance to ease the burden. 108521
theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Has your NDIS Plan been cut? 💔 Don't know what to do? 😫😭 #TheANPA have put together a quick, shareable two page guide on how to appeal an #NDIS Plan Cut. ✂️ Knowledge is power! Share share share: get it to those who need it. #NDISCuts #NDIA #AmandaRishworth #ART 🔗 tinyurl.com/How-to-Appea...tinyurl.comDropbox 1129
Reposted by @theanpa.bsky.socialtheanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · 09/02/2025BREAKING: State sources have revealed to media there will be no #FoundationalSupports in place in Australia in 2025 for Disabled children kicked off scheme. Shame. #TheANPA are responding. Check back for important updates tonight and tomorrow. @greens.org.au @australianlabor.bsky.social #NDIS 142
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