From: To: Community Affairs, Committee (SEN); Subject: Submission to the Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012 Date: Monday, 21 January 2013 3:04:43 PM
ePlease 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.
The system as it currently stands does not support the changing needs of my husband. He has multiple disabilities (physical and Mental Health) and the little bit of funding he does recieve is nowhere near enough to accomodate his/our ever changing circumstances. We are constantly having to making compromises which puts great strain on all of us physically, mentally and financially. We cannot plan for the future, we exist from day to day. It is a difficult life and whilst I am at work earning a living to support my hausband and family, I am in constant fear of what is going on at home and whether he is safe and ok. Life is very bleak under the current disability system indeed!
The main features of the NDIS that will make a difference to the community are:
- Ensure support and equipment is available when needed,
- Less red tape, with planning done locally by people who know their community,
- People with disability/family will influence the types of support and services offered
The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:
- Equipment and home/vehicle modifications,
- Accommodation options,
- In-home care and domestic assistance
I support the introduction of the NDIS.
An NDIS is critical to a better future for both the person with the disability and their families and carers. An NDIS will provide the necessary support to those who most need it, when they need it and for thier lifetime (or as long as they require it). It will provide security and put an end to the inequity and lottery that currently exists. It will stop people having to beg and plead for ‘basic’ support and care and go a long way to prevent a crisis well before it occurs. More importantly it will support those who are the most vulnerable in our society, to become the independent, confident and valued members of our society.
I agree for my submission to be made public
Regards,
Mrs Terri Carroll