https://i0.wp.com/www.malcolmrobertsqld.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/180523-Capture-1.jpg?fit=896%2C1121&ssl=11121896Sheenagh Langdonhttps://www.malcolmrobertsqld.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/One-Nation-Logo1-300x150.pngSheenagh Langdon2023-05-18 14:45:022023-05-18 14:45:08NDIS needs a hell of a good look at
Many full-time carers are currently receiving Centrelink benefits instead of being able to claim a wage from the NDIS and this needs to change. As Carers we are told we can receive a pension from Centrelink if we work with a person with a disability (PWD) for a total of $450 per week, being available 24/7 hours a day. This is slave labour, regardless of our relational connection to the person with a disability. Meanwhile, complete strangers can receive over $50 per hour for the same tasks with that same person. This is double spending on the government’s behalf. Carers need to be recognised as an official job and come under Fair Work Australia and have a minimum wage. We should not be considered a “conflict of interest” by the NDIS and unable to invoice the for the work we do. If family members or close relationships cannot be paid the same amount as support workers, then people with disabilities will be more at risk of becoming institutionalized. Furthermore, I believe it would save the NDIS money because the carer will do a better job. As an unpaid carer and enduring power of attorney for a PWD I was treated like a criminal by Carers Qld for attempting to invoice for my hard work, which I had to do due to the lack of appropriate supports being available. There should be complete choice and control by the PWD of whom they want to care for them. Many NDIS service providers do not have good workers and in my experience. This is the change I want to see!
Megan Knight says:
Thank you for all your hard work, Senator Roberts
Jeannie says:
My friend, who has “issues” she definitely does, but she was awarded up to a quarter of a million in assets through NDIS, including a 2 week paid holiday!!! Really? She doesn’t work, why does she need a paid holiday!!! Also, gym membership, physio etc. I think it is over the top. My single mum friend, says her son is autistic. I can’t believe all the money she accesses for him; and personally we love him, and have them over all the time, I can’t see his needs as great. Yes, NDIS needs a makeover.
Gerhard says:
I couldn’t agree more with you on this issue in regards the NDIS and many other thst you have raised in the Senate in the past. I have often wondered if they should make it mandatory to have a hearing test in order to serve in the Australian Parliament???
Albert Lim says:
Yes, God has given us one mouth but two ears, so that we listen more and talk less.
CJ says:
The NDIS is a great deal of frustration for parents with disabled children.
Chronic over the top frustrating phone calls , emails, reports etcetera.
Get some
common-sense human beings, with emotional intelligence please.
For God’s sake.
Grrrr
Rachael Doonar says:
I want to further add that if any concern that Carers would be a risk to a PWD, because there is no organisational policies and supervision in place, then this can be remedied by their Local Area Coordinator or a trained Nurse acting as a supervisor over an area, visiting each Participant’s home to monitor the Participants progress and health on a regular basis. Currently, there is no monitoring by NDIS of participants progress except via providers. This would be an appropriate solution for self-managed and plan-managed participants who want their Carer to be paid by their NDIS plan appropriately.
Please look at the people charging extortionate rates not the people on NDIS our son is getting much more help since he was accepted into the NDIS than we could have ever afforded to give him.
Philip Impey says:
Close attention needs paying at the contractors and their workmanship. Not sure is social workers /therapist are qualified to administer building contracts and inspect work from a building point of view. I’ve personally seen substandard work paid for as complete. I’m an architect.
Kim says:
As an adult NDIS participant I relate to the frustration with its bundle of flaws. A significant number of unscrupulous providers fleece the system with half-met promises at unreal prices pinned on generally confused handicapped participants. I have a couple of year’s experience and have seen how easy it is to do.
My providers who are now hand-picked show only kindness and consideration conferring dignity and purpose on my world. My plan is a half and a third of others I have heard about, but I’m grateful beyond words. Am studying now and hope to be in a position to give back. Please don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.
Kelly says:
NDIS is confusing to begin with and so many services are not covered.
Services that are have huge wait lists.
A child has to have a diagnosis (ADHD and others are not covered) which is ridiculous considering these children have the same/similar symptoms to those who are covered.
Tim Little says:
The NDIS would be a great idea as long as it provides help and support for the many people who really need help to help them cope with the disabilities that they have.
Many full-time carers are currently receiving Centrelink benefits instead of being able to claim a wage from the NDIS and this needs to change. As Carers we are told we can receive a pension from Centrelink if we work with a person with a disability (PWD) for a total of $450 per week, being available 24/7 hours a day. This is slave labour, regardless of our relational connection to the person with a disability. Meanwhile, complete strangers can receive over $50 per hour for the same tasks with that same person. This is double spending on the government’s behalf. Carers need to be recognised as an official job and come under Fair Work Australia and have a minimum wage. We should not be considered a “conflict of interest” by the NDIS and unable to invoice the for the work we do. If family members or close relationships cannot be paid the same amount as support workers, then people with disabilities will be more at risk of becoming institutionalized. Furthermore, I believe it would save the NDIS money because the carer will do a better job. As an unpaid carer and enduring power of attorney for a PWD I was treated like a criminal by Carers Qld for attempting to invoice for my hard work, which I had to do due to the lack of appropriate supports being available. There should be complete choice and control by the PWD of whom they want to care for them. Many NDIS service providers do not have good workers and in my experience. This is the change I want to see!
Thank you for all your hard work, Senator Roberts
My friend, who has “issues” she definitely does, but she was awarded up to a quarter of a million in assets through NDIS, including a 2 week paid holiday!!! Really? She doesn’t work, why does she need a paid holiday!!! Also, gym membership, physio etc. I think it is over the top. My single mum friend, says her son is autistic. I can’t believe all the money she accesses for him; and personally we love him, and have them over all the time, I can’t see his needs as great. Yes, NDIS needs a makeover.
I couldn’t agree more with you on this issue in regards the NDIS and many other thst you have raised in the Senate in the past. I have often wondered if they should make it mandatory to have a hearing test in order to serve in the Australian Parliament???
Yes, God has given us one mouth but two ears, so that we listen more and talk less.
The NDIS is a great deal of frustration for parents with disabled children.
Chronic over the top frustrating phone calls , emails, reports etcetera.
Get some
common-sense human beings, with emotional intelligence please.
For God’s sake.
Grrrr
I want to further add that if any concern that Carers would be a risk to a PWD, because there is no organisational policies and supervision in place, then this can be remedied by their Local Area Coordinator or a trained Nurse acting as a supervisor over an area, visiting each Participant’s home to monitor the Participants progress and health on a regular basis. Currently, there is no monitoring by NDIS of participants progress except via providers. This would be an appropriate solution for self-managed and plan-managed participants who want their Carer to be paid by their NDIS plan appropriately.
See this article for evidence https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-17/ndis-participants-miss-out-on-services-due-to-provider-shortage/102354258
Please look at the people charging extortionate rates not the people on NDIS our son is getting much more help since he was accepted into the NDIS than we could have ever afforded to give him.
Close attention needs paying at the contractors and their workmanship. Not sure is social workers /therapist are qualified to administer building contracts and inspect work from a building point of view. I’ve personally seen substandard work paid for as complete. I’m an architect.
As an adult NDIS participant I relate to the frustration with its bundle of flaws. A significant number of unscrupulous providers fleece the system with half-met promises at unreal prices pinned on generally confused handicapped participants. I have a couple of year’s experience and have seen how easy it is to do.
My providers who are now hand-picked show only kindness and consideration conferring dignity and purpose on my world. My plan is a half and a third of others I have heard about, but I’m grateful beyond words. Am studying now and hope to be in a position to give back. Please don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.
NDIS is confusing to begin with and so many services are not covered.
Services that are have huge wait lists.
A child has to have a diagnosis (ADHD and others are not covered) which is ridiculous considering these children have the same/similar symptoms to those who are covered.
The NDIS would be a great idea as long as it provides help and support for the many people who really need help to help them cope with the disabilities that they have.
This whole NDIS scheme is just a disgusting waste of money – how can they get away with it?