NDIA Accountability Project

Submission 4226 — Name Withheld — NDIS Future Generations Bill

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SUPPORTER SUBMISSION

  1. State your name, the city/town you live in and what your job is. Independent Support Worker.

  2. Explain who you are and why you care about the NDIS You could say:

  • Someone I love is a participant on the NDIS
  • I provide support for people on the NDIS
  • I care about having the NDIS there if I, or someone I love ever needs it I am an experienced support worker working for the NDIS. I support two beautiful clients and have been with them for over 4 years.

  1. Say that you oppose the new NDIS bill I oppose to the new NDIS bill.

  2. Explain what the NDIS means to the person/people you care about You could say:

  • It has given them independence
  • It has allowed them to find or keep a job
  • It has allowed them to be part of their family
  • It has allowed them to be part of my community
  • You could give examples. My two beautiful clients are becoming more independent because of the NDIS. The NDIS has given them so many opportunities to learn new skills, see new environments and to reach new potentials.
  1. Explain what it would mean for you if the NDIS didn’t give you/the person you support didn’t get the support they need through the NDIS

You could say:

  • They would not get the support they need
  • They would be at risk (you could explain the risk)
  • They would not be able to go out into my community
  • They would not be able to be part of my family
  • They would not be able to be independent
  • You could give some examples Without the NDIS, my clients would go backwards. This support is vital for them to be included in the community and to learn societal norms.
  1. Explain one thing you’re specifically worried about. You could say:

  • I am worried about the people I support losing support to go out of the home

  • I am worried about the people I support not being able to use trusted support workers

  • I am worried about the people I support experiencing negative impacts on their mental and physical health

  • I am worried about a kid I support’s development I am worried my clients won’t learn the societal norms and thus, becoming more reclusive and regress their skills.

  1. State clearly that the Bill in its current form is harmful and should not be passed by Parliament.

The Bill in its current form is harmful and should not be passed by Parliament.