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 9:43:53 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.

If a child has a mild disability when becoming school age alot of the services are no longer available unless you have a severe disability. Even a mild form of disability is entitled to assistance to better there lifestyle.

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

• Better access to mainstream support and services,
• The ability to receive services when needed and in the way that suits the person,
• Removal of age barriers to services for children

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

• Therapy and allied health services,
• Equipment and home/vehicle modifications,
• Education support (technology/services/equipment)

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

I have a grandson with a disability and can see his struggle with his capabilities although we encourage him in every way possible. I look forward to the future with hope that the NDIS can improve all services for all who need it and not just the very severely disabled persons.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Mrs Catherine Lockwood