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: Friday, 18 January 2013 8:39:59 AM

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.

At present none of my family members need support but with an aging population, including myself and my wife, time will come when the need will arise. Also the need to assist any disable person is evident and uplifts the person’s own dignity and lifestyle.

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

• More rights for people with a disability,
• 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:

• In-home care and domestic assistance,
• Case management, planning and coordination,
• Positive behaviour support and psychological services

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

For its benefits to the community and for the benefits to each and every person who has the right to receive adequate assistance throughout his/her life.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, mr alberto m guterres