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If you think the disability insurance scheme is not your problem

Submitted by Elizabeth Manning on Thu, 26/04/2012 - 4:50pm.

Ever thought how much it would cost you if a family member became disabled?

AT THE moment there is no automatic right of access to disability support across the board in this country. If your child fell out of a tree tomorrow and sustained serious brain damage, what sort of help would you expect and hope for?

He or she would be entitled to care in a public hospital, but once discharged, you'd be largely on your own.

This article first appeared at The Age 26 April 2012.  To read more:

www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/if-you-think-the-disability-insurance-scheme-is-not-your-problem-think-again-20120425-1xlhf.html#ixzz1t7uZqf9D