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 2:50:24 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.

It’s too slow & takes so longer to access services. Speech pathology waiting list was yrs for two weeks sessions. What the???

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

• Ensure support and equipment is available when needed,
• Better access to education and work opportunities,
• Removal of age barriers to services for children,
• People with disability/family will influence the types of support and services offered

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

• Employment support,
• Accommodation options,
• In-home care and domestic assistance

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

I.ve two boys with ASD. It’s in my best interests.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Marion Marion Verwey