NDIA Accountability Project

Disability due to stroke and difficulty accessing pension

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: Saturday, 19 January 2013 12:30:31 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.

I am disabled because of a stroke and i cant get a disability pension because of some reason.

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

  • People with a disability can choose the types of support to use,
  • More opportunities to participate in the community,
  • More rights for people with a disability

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

  • Equipment and home/vehicle modifications,
  • Support for families and carers,
  • In-home care and domestic assistance

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

The case management and coordination for support must be more efficient.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Mr. Peter Bolik