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 4:23:46 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.

It is has simple has saying “I can’t afford treatment on pension alone” (not counting the usual costs of living!

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

• Ensure support and equipment is available when needed,
• People with a disability can plan their lives and pursue their goals and dreams,
• 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,
• Recreation and community access,
• Support for families and carers

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

People with disability and their families have got problems already without having to leave below poverty line!! It is a BASIC human right!!

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Mr Ivano Cascone