House debates

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

Statements by Members

Fisher Electorate: National Disability Insurance Scheme

1:50 pm

Photo of Andrew WallaceAndrew Wallace (Fisher, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

On Thursday 4 March, the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme joined me in Bokarina, in my electorate of Fisher, for an NDIS roundtable. Some of Fisher's fantastic NDIS providers came along to give their feedback on how the scheme has been running in our community over the past two years. Providers spoke to us about the challenges they face meeting the high level of demand in our region and the hard work they're putting in simply to catch up. In particular, they discussed the need for further development of a skilled workforce on the Sunshine Coast and how the sector has stepped up to play its part. Finally, providers spoke about the urgent need for this government's coming reforms to deal with regional disparities and access across Australia. Thank you to Kerrie Mahon of Montrose, Jenny Madden of Community Solutions, Clare Mullins of Glasshouse Country Care, Keith Atkinson of Novacorr Healthcare, Jo Emery of Chatter-Boxes Speech Pathology Services, Kendall Morton of Home Care Assistance Sunshine Coast, Jodi Wolthers of Parent to Parent, Carlton Meyn of BUSHkids, Michael Burke of Lavender House, Kerry Staines and Carmel Crouch from STEPS, Russell Mason of Suncare Community Services, David Dangerfield from the Compass Institute, Tony Sandy from Just Better Care, Peta Simpson from New Staff Home Care Solutions and Brendon and Sarah McIntosh from Your Employment Solutions, as well as, of course, the minister for his contributions throughout the day.