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 3:37:56 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.

My son does not fit into any particular catagory. He has multiple issue but not one specific one that people understand.

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

• Better access to mainstream support and services,
• Better access to education and work opportunities,
• Older parents and families will not worry what happens when they can no longer provide support

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

• Education support (technology/services/equipment),
• Life-skills,
• Accommodation options,
• Case management, planning and coordination

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

It will give me peace of mind for my sons future. It will help him manage his ongoing Heath and physical needs.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Mrs Patricia Cook