Heidi La Paglia
@heidilapaglia.bsky.social
Autistic, disabled lived X consultant. Unapologetic rights activist. Feminist. Board member. Mum. Based in Lutruwita.
[3/3] Billions are being pulled from the NDIS and sold back to us as “reform.”
Children don’t thrive when their supports are cut — they thrive when governments listen.
#SaveOurNDIS #ThrivingKids #DisabilityJustice #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Children don’t thrive when their supports are cut — they thrive when governments listen.
#SaveOurNDIS #ThrivingKids #DisabilityJustice #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
October 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
[3/3] Billions are being pulled from the NDIS and sold back to us as “reform.”
Children don’t thrive when their supports are cut — they thrive when governments listen.
#SaveOurNDIS #ThrivingKids #DisabilityJustice #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Children don’t thrive when their supports are cut — they thrive when governments listen.
#SaveOurNDIS #ThrivingKids #DisabilityJustice #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
[2/]3] We’re bringing the voices of over 1,000 people who took part in EAC’s survey — and the message couldn’t be clearer: families and disabled kids are being left behind. #NobodyWorseOff #NobodyLeftBehind #
October 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
[2/]3] We’re bringing the voices of over 1,000 people who took part in EAC’s survey — and the message couldn’t be clearer: families and disabled kids are being left behind. #NobodyWorseOff #NobodyLeftBehind #
'A betrayal of our children': NDIS autism changes slammed by parents, expert
www.9news.com.au
August 27, 2025 at 3:48 AM
4/5
The #NDIS is not a burden – it’s an #investment. Every $1 results in $2.25 return. #Investment creates jobs, #prevents crisis, reduces health & education costs, and builds stronger communities. Cuts now will cost far more later. #ROI
The #NDIS is not a burden – it’s an #investment. Every $1 results in $2.25 return. #Investment creates jobs, #prevents crisis, reduces health & education costs, and builds stronger communities. Cuts now will cost far more later. #ROI
August 27, 2025 at 3:48 AM
4/5
The #NDIS is not a burden – it’s an #investment. Every $1 results in $2.25 return. #Investment creates jobs, #prevents crisis, reduces health & education costs, and builds stronger communities. Cuts now will cost far more later. #ROI
The #NDIS is not a burden – it’s an #investment. Every $1 results in $2.25 return. #Investment creates jobs, #prevents crisis, reduces health & education costs, and builds stronger communities. Cuts now will cost far more later. #ROI
3/5
#Women & #girls are already poorly served by the #NDIS. Their needs are too often overlooked. Diluting supports even further will only deepen those inequities.
#Women & #girls are already poorly served by the #NDIS. Their needs are too often overlooked. Diluting supports even further will only deepen those inequities.
'A betrayal of our children': NDIS autism changes slammed by parents, expert
www.9news.com.au
August 27, 2025 at 3:48 AM
2/5
These labels are misleading. Autism is lifelong, and no 2 Autistic children are the same. Replacing #individualised services with block-funded, one-size-fits-all programs is a real risk to children’s wellbeing.
These labels are misleading. Autism is lifelong, and no 2 Autistic children are the same. Replacing #individualised services with block-funded, one-size-fits-all programs is a real risk to children’s wellbeing.
'A betrayal of our children': NDIS autism changes slammed by parents, expert
www.9news.com.au
August 27, 2025 at 3:48 AM
2/5
These labels are misleading. Autism is lifelong, and no 2 Autistic children are the same. Replacing #individualised services with block-funded, one-size-fits-all programs is a real risk to children’s wellbeing.
These labels are misleading. Autism is lifelong, and no 2 Autistic children are the same. Replacing #individualised services with block-funded, one-size-fits-all programs is a real risk to children’s wellbeing.
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August 21, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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8/8/ Our #children deserve evidence-based, #NeuroAffirming supports that protect choice and dignity — not programs that erase difference. #JoinUs in this fight. ✊ #Solidarity
August 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
8/8/ Our #children deserve evidence-based, #NeuroAffirming supports that protect choice and dignity — not programs that erase difference. #JoinUs in this fight. ✊ #Solidarity
7/ 🚨 RAEN and ANPA are leading a campaign to protect us. Join us. Go to:
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August 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
7/ 🚨 RAEN and ANPA are leading a campaign to protect us. Join us. Go to:
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6/ 📰 And I wrote about them for #EveryAustralianCounts @everyaustcounts.bsky.social: everyaustraliancounts.com.au/opinion/auti...
Autistic Children Don’t Break the Budget. Broken Systems Do - Every Australian Counts
Every Australian Counts is here to make sure the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is delivered as promised and is the best it can be. Find out how the NDIS process works and hear real stori...
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August 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
6/ 📰 And I wrote about them for #EveryAustralianCounts @everyaustcounts.bsky.social: everyaustraliancounts.com.au/opinion/auti...
5/ 📻 I spoke about these issues on ABC Hobart this morning (from 47:52): www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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August 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
5/ 📻 I spoke about these issues on ABC Hobart this morning (from 47:52): www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
4/ ⚖️ These changes breach the @AUsGov obligations under the #UNCRPD and risk promoting #masking in #Autistic children — something research links to #burnout, poor #MentalHealth & #suicidality.
August 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
4/ ⚖️ These changes breach the @AUsGov obligations under the #UNCRPD and risk promoting #masking in #Autistic children — something research links to #burnout, poor #MentalHealth & #suicidality.
3/ ❌ Families are losing #choice & #control. Individualised supports are being stripped away and replaced with #BlockFunded, 1-size-fits-all non-neuro-affirming programs like #Inklings.
August 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
3/ ❌ Families are losing #choice & #control. Individualised supports are being stripped away and replaced with #BlockFunded, 1-size-fits-all non-neuro-affirming programs like #Inklings.
2/💰 Cutting supports is a false economy. The NDIS returns $2.25 on every $1 invested. Stripping kids’ supports denies rights, cuts jobs & forces parents (esp. mums) out of work & widens the #GenderPay gap.
August 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
2/💰 Cutting supports is a false economy. The NDIS returns $2.25 on every $1 invested. Stripping kids’ supports denies rights, cuts jobs & forces parents (esp. mums) out of work & widens the #GenderPay gap.