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 1:33:59 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.

Waiting for access to money via DSR process is hidious.

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

• More rights for people with a disability,
• Increased ability to coordinate services to suit the “whole” person/family,
• Less red tape, with planning done locally by people who know their community

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

• Therapy and allied health services,
• Support for families and carers,
• Accommodation options

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

Because the system has to change……

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Ms Lauren Tyrrell