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 4:59:16 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.

Because we are reduced to beggars for basic services ,and the current system is like a maze of epic proportions . There is also not neally enough community education regarding disability ,leading to discrimination in schools/workplaces ,and all to often ,people with disabilities are also often seen as scary ,intimidating ,or just plain wrong in the eyes of “normal “ people . Life is very isolating ,and limiting ,and a constant battle is had for most things ,including the sanity of carers .

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

• People with a disability can choose the types of support to use,
• 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:

• Therapy and allied health services,
• Support for families and carers,
• Flexible in-home/outside home respite

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

Because ,I am a sole carer ,of a wondreful 12 year old who has great potential . In the future we will both need supports . My little one so that she can lead a rewarding and productive life ,and contribute posatively to society ,and me ,so that I can continue to care for my child until I am no more .

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards,

ms sandy turner