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Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Valued Independent People (PDF - 186k)

Submission DR932 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Valued Independent People would add that they must also be tied to indexation (that is CPI plus wage fluctuation considerations etc) and that an annual review be legislated to ensure that ... Draft Recommendations 7.8 and 7.9 which recommend independent

Date received: 9 May 2011

Victorian Coalition of Acquired Brain Injury Service Providers (VCASP) and Victorian Brain Injury Recovery Association Inc (VBIRA) (PDF - 244k)

Submission 320 for Disability Care And Support View full list


1. Introduction This submission is a joint response to the Productivity Commission’s review of. ... Betty is now in her early thirties and has a part-time job.

Date received: 15 Aug 2010

Baptistcare (PDF - 183k)

Submission DR852 for Disability Care And Support View full list


practices are not consistent across the nation. Some people with disabilities often find it challenging to navigate the network of.

Date received: 2 May 2011

Medical Technology Association of Australia (PDF - 326k)

Submission 479 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Pricing. 10 4.7. Delivery mechanisms. 11 4.8. A review of other schemes. ... A price review mechanism should be incorporated to allow for changing circumstances (e.g.

Date received: 15 Aug 2010

Blind Citizens Australia (PDF - 131k)

Submission DR758 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Blind Citizens Australia believes that there are a number of areas which require further review:. • ... The provision of adaptive equipment could alleviate much of this need and improve independent living.

Date received: 29 Apr 2011

In Control Australia (PDF - 669k)

Submission 570 for Disability Care And Support View full list


completely independent and unique support arrangements – and in the process coined the term “brokerage”. ... Your IB can include other funding that you get towards your support such as the Independent Living Fund (Islington Council undated).

Date received: 27 Aug 2010

Cerebral Palsy League Queensland (PDF - 506k)

Submission 505 for Disability Care And Support View full list


people with a disability – in real jobs on award wages. The first four of the above services can be accessed through CPL’s regional network. CPL has seven regions:. 1. ... to participate in society.

Date received: 27 Aug 2010

Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) (PDF - 136k)

Submission DR953 for Disability Care And Support View full list


An independent advocate would be able to assist a person to make complaints about the process of assessment. ... Give Disability Employment Services incentive not to ‘park’people who appear more difficult to place in jobs;. -

Date received: 10 May 2011

Name Withheld (PDF - 69k)

Submission 74 for Disability Care And Support View full list


I would have thought offering respite care would be a convenient job for mothers with children at school during school hours. ... This will allow family review and oversight of issues in relation to the PWD.

Date received: 5 Jul 2010

Gippsland Carers Association Inc (PDF - 132k)

Submission 133 for Disability Care And Support View full list


family/carer network voice to widely distribute this information or to speak for their majority? ... Guardianship &Administration - May Forum Review Discussion Carers were very vocal in their condemnation of the current legislation.

Date received: 28 Jul 2010