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, 26 December 2012 6:51:53 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.
I believe we need a fair and equitable system for all Australians.
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 mainstream support and services,
- 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:
- Education support (technology/services/equipment),
- Support for families and carers,
- Accommodation options
I support the introduction of the NDIS.
I believe it should be a shared responsibility formal Australians to care for those who need this support… It’s unfair to place such a burden on the families of people with a disability.
I agree for my submission to be made public
Regards,
Ms Mary Thornhill