Spam: Submission to the Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012

From: To: Community Affairs, Committee (SEN); Subject: Spam: Submission to the Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012 Date: Saturday, 19 January 2013 11:02:57 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.

My daughter has Motor Dyspraxia and currently we get no support or recognition of this condition it needs to change as we are spending $1000’s and I can’t work due to having to help my daughter at school and in her everyday life.

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

• Ensure support and equipment is available when needed,
• The ability to receive services when needed and in the way that suits the person,
• Removal of age barriers to services for children

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

• Therapy and allied health services,
• Education support (technology/services/equipment),
• Positive behaviour support and psychological services

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

I think its a very positive step towards helping people with disabilities in Australia

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Mrs Jo Dissanayake