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: Wednesday, 23 January 2013 1:10:20 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.

NDIS is taking too long to role out fully….2018. Does this mean that my grand dughter may not be eligibile to benfit from the scheme till she is 7 years old??

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

• Ensure support and equipment is available when needed,
• Better access to mainstream support and services,
• Removal of age barriers to services for children,
• 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,
• Employment support,
• Support for families and carers,
• In-home care and domestic assistance,
• Positive behaviour support and psychological services

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

I have a grand daughter with Phelan McDermind Syndrome

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Mrs Julie O’Keefe