From: To: Community Affairs, Committee (SEN); Subject: Submission to the Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012 Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013 6:25:04 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.
I work with people with a range of disabilities and the biggest problem I have is with young people with severe disabilities and needing 24 hours care, having very little options for permanent residence, especially if they have a tracheostomy. I also find the compensation system inadequate, and think a no fault system, as they have in victoria, would be a much better option.
The main features of the NDIS that will make a difference to the community are:
- Ensure support and equipment is available when needed,
- More opportunities to participate in the community,
- 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:
- Equipment and home/vehicle modifications,
- Recreation and community access,
- Accommodation options
I support the introduction of the NDIS.
Because I feel that much more needs to be done to support people who have a disability to enable them to live their life to the fullest. They have as much right as everyone else
I agree for my submission to be made public
Regards,
Miss Belinda rappeport