Neurological Alliance of Australia Welcomes A Funded NDIS

Neurological Alliance of Australia Welcomes A Funded NDIS

The Neurological Alliance of Australia (NAA) has congratulated all sides of Parliament for their support of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding model for DisabilityCare Australia.

The planned increase to the Medicare levy will provide certainty to thousands of Australians living with a neurological disability, as well as their carers, family and loved ones, that a better and sustainable assistance model is around the corner.

Carol Birks, Chairman of the Alliance, said the agreement on a way forward to fund DisabilityCare Australia is a landmark decision for Australian politics.

'I think many would agree there is no perfect way to raise the funds needed for the NDIS but I'm sure all of us would agree we have to raise the funds somehow," Ms Birks said.

'This is the most important reform ever to come to disability services in Australia and we need to get it right. To do that we need guaranteed funding to move forward with assurance and security."

There are more than 500,000 Australians currently living with a neurological disability. Many of these conditions are progressive and will worsen over time, resulting in the need for early intervention, and flexible and timely care options and supports to maintain the best quality of life possible.

Ms Birks said the Alliance is optimistic that DisabilityCare Australia will meet these needs in the future.

'There are some truly inspirational people living with a neurological condition across the country who just want the opportunity to live their life to the fullest," Ms Birks said.

'We are hopeful that the NDIS and DisabilityCare Australia will give people, their carers and their families the support they need to maintain independence and to make their goals a reality."

Ms Birks said the Neurological Alliance commends all sides of politics for their support of the NDIS and the increased Medicare levy.

'Make no mistake, with continued bipartisan support throughout the election period, the landscape for people with a disability in Australia will change for the better and we are proud to be part of this movement."