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, 21 December 2012 9:10:11 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.

Waiting lists for case workers is horrendous, not enough accommodation options or spots available just a constant battle with any services to get information

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

• The ability to receive services when needed and in the way that suits the person,
• Increased ability to coordinate services to suit the “whole” person/family, 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:

• Life-skills, Accommodation options, Flexible in-home/outside home respite

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

people with a disability and their families will have a voice and for once we may be heard about what they think is best for themselves or their loved ones

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Mrs Lee Powell