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 12:34:59 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.

Not currently assessing - maybe someone in my family could be but we are unaware about who can apply and exactly how it will be benefical. Increase awarness about disability systems in place.

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

• Better access to mainstream support and services,
• More employment of people with disability and less reliance on social welfare,
• The ability to receive services when needed and in the way that suits the person

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

• Therapy and allied health services,
• Equipment and home/vehicle modifications,
• Accommodation options

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

Because everyone deserves equal opportunity

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Ms Shona Edwards