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The federal government has unveiled plans to spend $3 billion on a project to help people with disabilities live independently. The National Disability Insurance Scheme will replace the current disability services that vary from state to state.
The government said the scheme will help all Australians with a disability. It is expected to cover costs such as housing, accommodation, medical care, training and assistance with social welfare.
The scheme will begin in 2018. But while the actual rollout will happen on a state by state basis, the basic design of the plan will start in July.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said as soon as it is implemented, "everyone with a disability will be able to live in their own home, rather than being placed in a group home".
"As a society we are more aware of people with disabilities than ever before, and they must have the same opportunity to contribute as everyone else," Mr Turnbull said.
"In the past it was not uncommon for people with disabilities to have no access to public transport. Today no one would stand for that.
"So today is an important day in terms of fairness and equality and our commitment to ensure people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else."
Federal Minister for Social Services and Disability Services Dan Tehan said the launch marked an important milestone.
"This is about providing a fair go for people with disabilities, no matter where they live in Australia," he said.
Mr Tehan said people with disabilities will be able to access the same services under the national scheme as those in metropolitan areas.
"No one will be penalised because they live in the outer suburbs of Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane," he said.
The scheme will be voluntary for people receiving some forms of government assistance.
Mr Turnbull said it would be supported by the government through raising the pensions.
But Australians with disabilities or family carers will not be required to pay premiums to the scheme.
Australians with disabilities or family carers will not be required to pay premiums to the scheme.
- ABC
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