Jan McLucas (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Human Services) Share this | Hansard source

The Gillard Labor government has been working hard to deliver DisabilityCare Australia since we received the Productivity Commission's report in August 2011. Following extensive consultation, we have developed a scheme that asks what a person needs to reach their full potential. It is not one which determines eligibility based on the type of disability the person has or how or where they acquired it. When DisabilityCare starts on 1 July, services and supports will be planned around the person's individual needs. This will include, for example, funding for home modifications like hoists and handrails, or for a formal carer to support families in their caring role.

Local area coordinators are already on the ground, and from 1 July will help people with disability and their families and carers get the support that they need from the community. They will work with other services, like their schools or employment services, to get the very best outcomes. (Time expired)