The following measures are particularly significant: An additional $1.4 billion over four years for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), providing additional support to around 70,000 people with disability.

$57 million over four years to support the mental health of people with disability, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

$30 million over four years for the Disability Information Helpline, which provides information and referrals to people with disability and their families, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

$100 million over four years for disability employment services, including programs to support people with disability to find and keep a job. $3.5 billion to further support GP’s, bulk billing, and Medicare in general.

NEDA particularly welcomes the focus on supporting people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This includes funding for culturally appropriate mental health services and the Disability Information Helpline.

NEDA welcomes the further investment in some of our most vulnerable people who will continue to live in poverty but with slightly better resources via the extra supports for Job Seeker, Newstart and Youth allowance, this extra funding and supports will help alleviate poverty.

We are encouraged by the Government’s commitment to the NDIS and the statement by the treasurer that the NDIS is here to stay under a Labor Government.

And to support the findings of the Disability Royal Commission and the National Redress Scheme in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

The further investment in the APS workforce is welcomed news, this strengthening of the workforce with ensure a stronger NDIS offering greater diversity and continuity within the scheme.

NEDA acknowledges that there is still much work to be done to ensure that people with disability, particularly those from diverse cultural backgrounds, receive the support they need. The Budget measures are a step forward for those with disability.

We look forward to working with the Australian Government to ensure that the needs of people with disability are met and that all Australians have access to the support they need to live full and meaningful lives.

For media enquirie please contact: Dwayne Cranfield Chief Executive Officer National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) Ph: 02 6262 6867 Email: [email protected] Web: neda.org.au

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