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 9:03:15 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.

There is so much administrative processes and red tape to go through before the support can be accessed. These will claim most of the money.

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,
• The ability to receive services when needed and in the way that suits the person

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

• Equipment and home/vehicle modifications,
• Education support (technology/services/equipment),
• In-home care and domestic assistance

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

It is very difficult for families who are caring for someone with a disability. They don’t seem to have access to to services and support that they need. The rules/entitlements and application processes seem very complex.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards,

Ms Nell Stetner