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 10:37:16 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.

As an “able” member of our society I am disappointed that we have taken so long to have an effective system ensuring the wellbeing of our disabled. It is a sad indictment on any community that they cannot support those that truly need this help.

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

• Increased ability to coordinate services to suit the “whole” person/family,
• Less red tape, with planning done locally by people who know their community,
• 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,
• Support for families and carers,
• Flexible in-home/outside home respite

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

Our society must support those in our community who truly need help, cannot choose to be “able” nor control the situation they are in and are limited in their ability to provide it for themselves.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards,

Mr Matthew Campbell