03/05/2026
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Want to plan an action against the NDIS cuts but don't know how?
🥰 Start here! We've created a basic starter guide for total beginners who want to do *something* but feel a bit confused about where to begin!
National Day of Action: Stop the NDIS cuts!
So, May 9 has now been declared a national day of action to tell the Federal government to
stop the NDIS cuts. This is an emergency- people have already died, and many more will die and suffer if we don't take strong action. Enough is enough.
Across the country, people will be showing up locally, with big and small actions planned in their home towns and cities, right across Australia.
You can be part of it!
You don’t need experience...
You don’t need a big crowd....
You don’t need to get it perfect.
Start small and start local: just use what resources you have, start right where you are and do what you can. Even if, for you, that's putting a sign in the window of your house that says "stop the ndis cuts!"
Every action builds pressure for this brutality toward Australias most vulnerable people to stop, and so every action matters in making things better.
If this is your first time planning any kind of peaceful demonstration, here's some easy tips:
1. Pick an easy-to-access public place near you.
2. Make sure it is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible loo nearby, and comfortable for people to come and go.
3. Think about the weather on May 9 in your area - is it likely to rain? Will it be extremely cold?
If that's the case, can you contact a local community centre and do a gathering indoors instead - followed by a short march around the block where you will be seen? Will there be shade trees if it's hot? These are great things to consider. :)
4. Set the time for 2pm so your action connects with others across the country.
5. Let people know in a simple way. A short post or message is enough, something like:
Local action against the NDIS Cuts! : May 9, 2pm
[location]
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
Drop in anytime
Everyone welcome
6. Share it in local groups, especially Disability groups, parenting groups and community pages - and send it to a few people directly. That is often what gets people there.
7. Keep it low pressure. People can come for 10 minutes or stay longer. Try to make it easy for people to attend.
8. For individuals: Bring water, a support worker if you have access to one, a friend, your mum, your meds, your kid, snacks, and a simple sign if you want one. A bit of old cardboard box is great! That plus a texta and you're all set to express yourself.
9. On the day, pick a clear spot, say hello, and keep things pretty relaxed. People can come and go. That's normal.
Important: Please make sure you don't stand in doorways or block footpaths. Obstructing free movement and access in a public space is an offence in most states. It's also safer to keep pathways and doorways clear.
10. If you are unsure about accessibility, there is a guide in the comments with pointers, from the Australian Human Rights Commission.
A fuller guide to planning an action for beginners will be on our website tomorrow.
We are also running a digital training over the weekend (TBA). This will help people who are keen to engage in more activism online to push back on the cuts - we will teach you how to use the algorithm to help you, how to make some basic content, and how to deploy comments sections to drive messaging forward!
You do not need to organise a big protest - remember that!
You just need to pick a place, tell people, and show up.
Don't forget to check with your local police, or ask a support person to, what the local laws are around demonstrating in a public place. Give them a ring, be calm and factual about time, location, date and how many people you expect to be there. Make it clear it will be peaceful. Ask them to assist you in planning safely. They may ask you to get a (free) permit, which is fine.
They may come to the protest, which is again normal for them to do. They usually check to ensure things are calm and safe.
You may not feel safe speaking to police on your own, so definitely ask for support with this task if you need it.
Overall, we wish everyone safe and happy planning for May 9.
Remember, this will take all of us. Every little flame turns up the heat under this government.
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