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Friday, 25 June 2010

Extension of Disability Care & Support Inquiry Deadline: to 16 August 2010

The Australian Government has asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a public inquiry into a long-term disability care and support scheme.

The Productivity Commission has extended the due date for initial submissions to 16 August 2010. Second and further submissions are welcome.

 

Amongst other things, this inquiry will examine:
  • how a scheme should be designed and funded to better meet the long-term needs of people with disability, their families and carers
  • how to determine the people most in need of support, the services that should be available to them, and service delivery arrangements
  • the costs, benefits, feasibility and funding options of alternative schemes
  • how the scheme will interact with the health, aged care, informal care, income support and injury insurance systems
  • its impacts on the workforce
  • how any scheme should be introduced and governed
  • what protections and safeguards should be part of the scheme.
More Information: www.pc.gov.au/projects/inquiry/disability-support

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