Media release – Blind Citizens Australia

The heart of the NDIS is being ripped out: Blind Citizens Australia says proposed reforms will send the system backwards

July 16, 2026

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16 July 2026 Blind Citizens Australia is calling on Parliament to reject proposed NDIS reforms, warning...

Government demands faster NDIS responses while failing to make communications accessible

June 30, 2026

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30 June 2026 The federal government wants the power to suspend NDIS supports when participants...

Blind Citizens Australia warns NDIS reforms will strip away independence

June 18, 2026

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18 June 2026 Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) has responded to the Senate inquiry into recent...

NDIS Reform 2026: BCA overview of key changes and impacts

May 6, 2026

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Key Messages BCA acknowledges the need for NDIS reform to improve long-term sustainability; however, reform...

Blind Citizens Australia appoints new Business Manager to bolster operations and sector engagement

April 30, 2026

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30 April 2026 Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) is excited to announce the appointment of Miriam...

Blind Citizens Australia establishes new Systemic Advocacy Lead to drive national priorities

April 14, 2026

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14 April 2026 Building on our long history of grassroots advocacy, BCA is proud to announce...

Government urged to prioritise specialist advocacy in Commonwealth program rollout

March 3, 2026

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4 March 2026 Blind Citizens Australia is calling on the government to provide full and...

Take the Time for Codesign: 255 Organisations Demand More Time to Codesign NDIS Reforms

February 10, 2025

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A coalition of 255 disability organisations and providers, including Australia’s peak disability representative bodies, have...

Breaking Barriers: BCA Hugh Jeffrey Scholarship Supports students who are blind or vision impaired

February 5, 2025

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5 February 2025 Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) is excited to announce that applications are now...

Media Release: Woman with Dog Guide Denied Service 10 Times in 1 Day by 13cabs Demands Change

August 26, 2024

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26 August 2024 Debra Simons, a Melbourne-based woman who relies on a dog guide* for...