Senate debates

Wednesday, 26 February 2020

Questions without Notice

National Disability Insurance Scheme

2:35 pm

Photo of Anne RustonAnne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

The Morrison government is absolutely committed to working with Australians with disability to remove as many barriers as we possibly can which may impede them from reaching their full potential. Because absolutely everybody in this country, whether you've got a disability or not, should be able to have the same opportunity to play a meaningful role in our community.

Minister Robert recently announced a further $68 million worth of grants for the National Disability Insurance Agency for the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building Program. These grants will go to supporting people around Australia to support them to connect with their communities; to gain employment, if that's what they wish to do; and access the kind of health services that fit their individual requirements. We know these are issues that are absolutely vital to all Australians but particularly they are important for people with disability being able to reach their goals.

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