In The Media | 30 June 2015

Victoria must seize chance to lead nation to safeguard people with disability

The Ombudsman’s report on abuse of people with disability shows they need advocates and oversight systems to protect them.

The Ombudsman’s report on abuse of people with disability, tabled in Parliament this week, has given Victoria the chance to lead the nation in protecting some of our most vulnerable citizens.

By acting on this report, Victoria can set an example for the developing National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the critical areas of oversight and advocacy – aspects that have not yet been settled in the federal scheme.

Source: The Age