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theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 25

Appoint a single Neurodivergent mother to a Neurodivergent child, who are both participants, and not part of the current inside clique with govt. Then, we might take the committee seriously. Until then, nah.

Lived experience representation matters.

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theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 25

Are the two things connected?

Maybe not.

But it would be worth looking at.

theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 25

There's about 80k kids under 18 in NSW with ADHD. On average, someone with a stims script spends $1000 a year on mandatory appts to maintain a script.

That amounts to about 80 million a year in possible consults.

Bulk billing ADHD GP led care would cost the private sector huge $$$$

#NSWHealth

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theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 25

Fun fact:

Committee that declined GPs in Hazelbrook their prescriber status, the stimulants advisory committee, has a high number of private practitioners.
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theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 25

The 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

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theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 25

Why is this needed when they already know what needs to be done? They just don't want to do it. This is a waste of Disabled time. No more committees.

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theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 25

This announcement and this committee is a bunch of bullshit. No Disabled person we know is impressed. Ooh, another committee. 🫠

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theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 23

NSW 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 #NSWPol

Press Statement 24 Feb 2025 ANPA Calls for Urgent Action to Protect ADHD Care at Hazelbrook Practice

Press 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...

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OzAutismNews (bot) @australianautismnews.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · Feb 22

Nine-year-old girl with autism sedated and removed from Uniting NDIS office - Illawarra Mercury https://ift.tt/rDR8Akx

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Dash Nehring @punningstunts.bsky.social · Feb 23

This is the NDIS under Labor.

Charlie Park @givesnospoons.bsky.social · Feb 23

#NDIS How it's going.

NDIA: Here's a plan that doesn't cover everything that you need.

Me: Ok, I'll work creatively to find cost effective solutions to get the most out of my funds.

NDIS changes 2024: You can't have anything that's outside the box! That's cheating. We'll fine you 👮.

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theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 23

So his legacy is stealing Greens policy at the 11th hour. Cool. Guess he didn't want his legacy to be #Gaza and the wrecking of the #NDIS.

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theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 23

When you use ableist language like this, you lose all credibility and prove, again, why Disabled people and our associates are not putting the ALP at the first position this election. When you are done laughing and mocking, perhaps you will realise that the 20 percent have a large share of the vote.

theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 23

None of us here have elected conservative governments.

theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 22

We 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

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theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 22

Do we matter enough to protect?

We do, to each other.

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theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 22

Wtf???

theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 22

How long will they keep resting on achievements from the past without confronting the fact that right now, they are neocons?

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#134YearsInSolidarity 🇦🇺🇮🇪 @laborforus.bsky.social · Feb 21

Now do pensions, healthcare, industrial awards / courts, Gonski, NDIS, childcare, ma/paternity leave, family court / garnishing, parenting payments and more...

WineandWireframes @wineandwireframes.bsky.social · Feb 21

No matter how you feel about the Australian Labor Party right now, remember this—Labor championed sick leave for all of us. #auspol

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Annette @xxaxai.bsky.social · Feb 21

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.
#DISABILITY #NDIS

🚨 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.

axai.com.au

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theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 22

Thanks 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!

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mayiparttula.bsky.social @mayiparttula.bsky.social · Feb 22

When the NDIS turns off the music www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/life/2025/02... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au

When the NDIS turns off the music

After 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.

www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au

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theanpa.bsky.social @theanpa.bsky.social · Feb 22

Yes, of course.

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FowlerBroncos.bsky.social @fowlerbroncos.bsky.social · Feb 22

Musk 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.

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · Feb 17

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.

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Rick Morton @squigglyrick.bsky.social · Feb 18

The oldest Robodebt proverb: the junior staffers were always right

Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · Feb 18

Public pressure paved the way for the reconsideration of the NACC's appalling original decision.

Does make one wonder about how many other non-investigations the NACC may have got wrong.

A shout-out to the junior NACC officer who recommended investigating the #Robotdebt6 but got overruled.

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