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, 17 January 2013 9:26:16 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. The current system is full of red tape. Families are made to jump through hoops, just to find out information on available support and services. After time, many famalies just give up and battle on without support. The current system appears to be designed to discourage families from attempting to source services. If this is the case - its highly successful !!!

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, Less red tape, with planning done locally by people who know their community

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

• Equipment and home/vehicle modifications, Support for families and carers, In- hom care and domestic assistance

I support the introduction of the NDIS.

In short - It can not possibly be any worse than what is currently in place.

I agree for my submission to be made public

Regards, Mr Chris Lynch