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

From: To: Community Affairs, Committee (SEN); Subject: Submission to the Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012 Date: Thursday, 17 January 2013 8:56:25 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.

I’m stuck with my current service provider and have very little say in it. Not enough hours of support. Carer’s are now on a really stupid Award. ( whowever came up with this award is just plain straight out dumb ) I’m not sure one year to another whether funding will be there.

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

• Ensure support and equipment is available when needed,
• People with a disability can choose the types of support to use,
• The ability to receive services when needed and in the way that suits the person

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

• Equipment and home/vehicle modifications,
• Employment support,
• Accommodation options

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

To give people a chance at life. It needs to have a levy for it to work.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Mr Ian Weatherley