27 November 2009 National disability insurance scheme
The RACGP congratulates the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, who announced that the Productivity Commission will investigate the feasibility of new approaches for funding and delivering long term disability care and support. The Prime Minister has confirmed that the Productivity Commission inquiry will examine the feasibility, costs and benefits of replacing the current system of disability services with a new approach that 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. The Productivity Commission will report to Government in July 2011. Visit www.pm.gov.au/node/6350 to read the full media release.
The RACGP is fully supportive of approaches that improve care and support for all people with a disability, their carers and their families. As GPs are central to the care of those with a disability in the community, the college is keen to be involved in the feasibility study process and we welcome input from members on this important review. Please email your comments to healthreform@racgp.org.au.
M5 Project - RACGP men's health initiative helping men to help themselves
M5 encourages men and those who care about them to recognise the importance of men forming an ongoing relationship with a GP.
