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: Thursday, 24 January 2013 10:16:24 AM

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.

It’s too late now - my daughter passed away 4 years ago at the age of 32. However, had there been sufficient support, finances for necessary equipment, significant day care for those who knew what was going on in the world (not just ‘child minding’), proper services for those living in group homes, etc etc, her life may have been more bearable.

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,
• Increased ability to coordinate services to suit the “whole” person/family

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

• Equipment and home/vehicle modifications,
• Accommodation options,
• Crisis and emergency support

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

Because it would have made a lot of difference to my daughter and myself when she was alive. I would like to see some of what we went through prevented.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Ms Judi Hollingsworth