Trent Zimmerman (North Sydney, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is one of the most important social policy reforms undertaken by federal and state governments in recent years. All of us know Australians, be they family, friends or work colleagues, who are living with a disability, and any one of us could find ourselves or our loved ones, sometimes unexpectedly, facing life with a permanent or significant disability. The NDIS marks a major change in the way government provides support, with the introduction of packages which will better match people's personal circumstances and needs. We're giving back control to those with a disability, recognising that the old way too often represented a one-size-fits-all approach.

In New South Wales, the rollout of the NDIS is well underway. In the North Sydney region, it is estimated that 8,400 people will be part of the scheme by June 2019. Like all changes of this scale, many local residents are learning how the NDIS will relate to their own circumstances. I am, therefore, pleased that the National Disability Insurance Agency has agreed to participate in a forum I will be hosting so local residents can find out more about the NDIS and have their questions answered. The information session will be held on Tuesday, 29 August 2017, at Abbott Street, Cammeray, from 10.30 am to 1 pm. I encourage any resident who is interested in the NDIS to attend. These are important reforms, and I hope this forum will help our community better understand this scheme.