National Disability Insurance Scheme... want more info?

My last blog was about what do people with a disability really want and the need for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). I spoke about my needs and wants and why it would benefit me but also a general overview of the kinds of things everyone with a disability wants and how we could benefit from an NDIS to fulfill those needs.

I have been asked by some people where they can find some other information about the NDIS. Below, I will do my best and showing you the places where I've found the most helpful information:

Most people don't have the time or energy to read the 800 page NDIS report from the Productivity Commission. If this is the case you can do one of two things:

1) Watch the presentation given by Patricia Scott (Productivity Commission Representative) from the National Disability & Carers Congress. NOTE: This presentation goes for 50 minutes!


2) Read a brief overview of how it will work, and what are some of the concerns expressed by the delegates at the National Disability & Carers Congress. This was written by Dr George Taleporos for the DiVine Community. View it here

For personal stories of people with a disability and their carers, on why the NDIS is needed:

Watch the following videos:

Robert & Mary's story:


Billie & Heike's story:


Bart's story:


Peter's story:


Claire's story:



Visit ABC's Ramp Up and read the following articles:

Time to Speak Up - Carl Thompson

Now is the time to make Every Australian Count - Bruce Bonyhady

The NDIS and NIIS, what's the difference? - Tony Jones

Changing the Climate of Disability - Stella Young


And lastly, if you are yet to stand and say that Every Australian Counts, please click the image below - It takes no longer than 30 seconds!