sub944Submission to the Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012

From: To: Community Affairs, Committee (SEN); Subject: sub944Submission to the Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012 Date: Thursday, 17 January 2013 2:25:59 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.

Lack of support and services in regional areas, plus services are fragmented and not managed with a whole person coordinated approach to give options and a future.

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

-Equipments and supports available when needed, -People with disabilities can plan their lives and pursue goals/dreams, -Increased ability for service coordination suited to “whole” persons/families

The most important services for the NDIS to provide are:

-education support (technology/services/equipment), -recreation/community access, -accommodation options

I support introduction of the NDIS. A fairer way providing support/service for Australians.

I agree my submission should be made public.

Regards, -Robyn Collins