Published 2nd May 2019
Completion of the NDIS, taking care of the over 65s, addressing basic toilet facilities and adequate funding are just some of the issues that need urgent attention in the disability sector as the country heads to a Federal Election.
Minister for Social Services, Paul Fletcher told F2L he would like to see the completion of the NDIS so that it delivers on its promise to people with disability, their families, carers and all Australians. “I want it to work within an inclusive system with all other mainstream services such as health and education. This will enable people with disability to be fully included in the social and economic life of our community, through the provision of safe, accessible and quality services.”
With all the disability reform that have been underway for the past few years, coinciding with the rollout of the NDIS, the one cohort severely disadvantaged by this has been those over the age of 65. “The government must now contend with the aged care sector and all of its inherent problems which has not been appropriately structured for anyone with a significant disability,” was the view put forward by Spinal Cord Injuries Australia policy & advocacy manager, Tony Jones.
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Source:Kymberly Martin, 2019, Freedom2Live (https://www.freedom2live.com.au/)
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