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, 2 January 2013 12:57:53 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. The curent system is very disjointed and ad hoc. finding services as and when they are needed is more by luck than good management.

In a country with the standard of living we enjoy the lack of assistance for families who need equipment or home modifications is not good.

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,
• Removal of age barriers to services for children

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

• Therapy and allied health services,
• Equipment and home/vehicle modifications,
• In-home care and domestic assistance

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

I would hope that the scheme will lead to better access and coordiantion of services for those with a disability and their family.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Mrs JEANNETTE DOYLE