NDIA Accountability Project

Ability to receive services when needed and in the way that suits the person

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: Monday, 21 January 2013 10:11:51 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 have no comment

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,
  • Minimising the number of times people have to tell their story in order to get support,
  • Less red tape, with planning done locally by people who know their community

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

  • Education support (technology/services/equipment),
  • Employment support,
  • Support for families and carers

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

I believe in equality for all people

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Mrs Marilyn Rook