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: Friday, 25 January 2013 11:17:29 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.

Although I am not disabled now, it would put my mind at rest that, should I, or anyone in this country need help at any stage of their life it is available.

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

• Ensure support and equipment is available when needed, The ability to receive services when needed and in the way that suits the person, 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,
• Case management, planning and coordination

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

Because, along with the services provided by Medicare at present, disability is a sector that has been neglected and needs to be addressed for Australia to be called a democracy.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards,

Ms Merla garrett