Member for Davidson, Jonathan O’Dea has highlighted a new era for local people with disability and their families will begin in just 100 days through the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Mr O’Dea said the NSW Government is working closely with the Commonwealth Government and the National Disability Insurance Agency as well as its partners in the non-government sector.
“The NDIS is on track, on time and on budget in NSW. For people with disability in the Davidson electorate, the 1 July introduction of the NDIS will mean they have more choice and control over their own lives,” Mr O’Dea said.
“I encourage local clients, their families and carers to start thinking about their goals and aspirations, and what supports they will need so they can live life their way.”
Minister for Disability Services John Ajaka said everyone in the community, particularly people with disability and their families, will share the benefits of the NDIS.
“The NDIS is not only good for our people and our community, but good for our economy. The Scheme will trigger a jobs and economic boom for NSW, benefiting communities,” Mr Ajaka said.
A successful NDIS in NSW relies on the growth of a solid, diverse disability services sector in NSW.
The NSW Government has been investing significantly in the capacity and capabilities of the sector to help providers prepare for the NDIS.
“It’s 100 days until a new world of opportunity is opened up to people with disability and their families in NSW,” Mr O’Dea concluded.
Information to support people and providers get ready for the rollout on 1 July 2016 is available at www.ndis.nsw.gov.au
