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Forthcoming public inquiry into Disability care and support

The Federal Government has announced that the Productivity Commission will investigate the feasibility of new approaches for funding and delivering long-term disability care and support.

The Productivity Commission inquiry will examine the feasibility, costs and benefits of replacing the current system of disability services with a new approach which provides long-term essential care and support for people with severe or profound disabilities however acquired.

The inquiry will examine a range of options for long-term care and support including consideration of whether a no-fault social insurance approach to disability is appropriate in Australia. It will also examine if a scheme would fit with Australia's health, aged care, income support and injury insurance systems.

The Inquiry will begin in early 2010 and the Commission will report to Government in July 2011.

To obtain more information about the inquiry and or to lodge a submission, please go to the Productivity Commission’s web address; 

http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/inquiry/disability-support