Wednesday, January 12 2011
Senator Mitch Fifield today published his article in response to Todd Winther's article published last week on RampUp.
In the article Senator Mitch Fifield acknowledged Mr Winther's frustration regarding government inaction towards disability, but stated that: "2011 will be a big year for disability reform, with the Productivity Commission due to make recommendations on a National Disability Insurance Scheme in six months time. This will mean a higher profile for the disability sector and a call to action for governments."
"Two areas in which I am determined to make a difference are education and workforce participation. For many Australians, including those with disability, education is a great enabler. A good education can mean the difference between a fulfilling life of work or a lifetime struggling on the disability support pension. In order to boost support and hand control back to parents, the Coalition took an Education Card policy to the last election, in which, initially, 6,000 students with disability would receive an entitlement of up to $20,000 per annum."
Full article: 2011 a big year for disability reform
