Spam: Submission to the Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012

From: To: Community Affairs, Committee (SEN); Subject: Spam: Submission to the Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012 Date: Thursday, 17 January 2013 5:58:56 PM

Please consider this email a formal submission by me to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012.

The current disability system has many problems that need to be addressed.

A this time, the disability system is not relevant to my family.

The main features of the NDIS that will make a difference to the community are:

• Ensure support and equipment is available when needed,
• The ability to receive services when needed and in the way that suits the person,
• Older parents and families will not worry what happens when they can no longer provide support

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

• Equipment and home/vehicle modifications,
• Support for families and carers,
• In-home care and domestic assistance

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

The scheme is long overdue. People disabled due to a work or traffic accident are (in general) supported through insurance schemes. Those who are disabled due to a congenital condition or an illness deserve similar insurance.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards,

Mrs Rachel Griffiths