National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 [Provisions]

Submission 134

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Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs\nCommunity Affairs Legislation Committee\n\n17 May 2023\n\nDear Secretary\n\nNDIS Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No.1) Bill 2024\n\nFamily Advocacy is a not for profit disability advocacy organisation that works across New South Wales\n(NSW) to advance and protect the rights and interests of people with developmental disability. We have\nbeen providing individual and systemic advocacy for over 30 years. We regularly field advocacy enquiries\nfrom families for, and on behalf of, the person with disability in a broad range of areas that cover the\nhole of life, including the NDIS.

Family Advocacy endorses all of the recommendations made by Disability Advocacy Network Australia in their\nsubmission.

Yours Sincerely\n\nCecile Sullivan Elder Leanne Varga\nExecutive Officer Systemic Advocate and Campaigns Manager\n\nFamily Advocacy is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission\nABN 82 855 711 421