Self Directed Supports: A NSW Campaign that aims to give people control of their support and their life
Tomorrow, 3 December, is International Day of People with Disability, surely the perfect opportunity for Premier Keneally to announce Stronger Together 2.
Will it fulfill our vision for people with disability and their families to have as much choice and control in their lives as other people?
The NSW election provides an opportunity for our political leaders to commit to giving people with disability and their families greater control over their lives. In leading this campaign, Family Advocacy and In Control Australia are asking political parties to:
- Provide all existing and new users of government and non government disability services the opportunity to direct their own support, including self managed options, direct payment, use of a financial intermediary and the ability to move to a different service of their choice.
- Provide assistance to people to direct their own support allowing them to develop their knowledge and skills. The assistance must be independent of government and service providers.
- Provide transition support for services.
- Amalgamate all disability service program areas into a single funding program (as occurred in Victoria) and realign ADHC processes consistent with a set of principles for a self directed approach.
This is the criteria by which we will judge Stronger Together. We will let you know our verdict.
What can you do?
Read our campaign statement (if you have trouble opening the pdf let us know)
Register your support http://www.family-advocacy.com/join-the-campaign.html
Follow us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/Self.Directed.Support
AND Join us in enabling people with disability and their families to have control of their support and their lives.
Belinda Epstein-Frisch AM
Family Advocacy
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