NDIA Accountability Project

Contracting a virus leading to paralysis

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 10:27:07 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.

From my point of view people who become disabled due to involvement in road accidents or accidents created in their home environment receive instant services and benefits compared to those of us who through no fault of our own caught a virus which then left us with a disability. I firmly believe that those people who are involved in “at fault” accidents and attract a insurance / court benefit should be paying for disability care services.

Viruses were introduced into Australia by the first fleet and every other arrival since that time and the federal governments has failed in their duty of care to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all Australians.

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

  • Minimising the number of times people have to tell their story in order to get support,
  • Removal of age barriers to services for children,
  • 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:

  • Therapy and allied health services,
  • Employment support,
  • Case management, planning and coordination

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

I deserve to receive disability support. I caught a virus which left me paralysed for a short period of time, which unfortunately has left its mark mentally & physically. The government needs to ensure their commitment to provide a safe environment is introduced but at the same time make “at fault” disabled persons

  • pay for services, especially where they have received a insurance / court approved monetary benefit.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards,

Mr David Anderson