Morning tea for insurance scheme

A special morning tea held on the Peninsula on Friday, October 26, to promote the National Disability Insurance Scheme was attended by over 40 people.

Peninsula residents weren't the only ones supporting the scheme with almost 1700 registered individuals and organisations in Australia holding a "DisabiliTea".

Karen and Bruce Donaldson hosted the morning tea which was attended by their neighbours, friends, acquaintances and disability service providers as well as Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O'Neill.

Both Karen and Bruce talked to the group about their first hand experiences of disability support needs and showed a video from the National Disability Insurance Scheme website which outlined the basis for all Australians to support the scheme.

Ms O'Neil also spoke about her commitment to the scheme and a deep understanding of the struggles faced by people with a disability.

She outlined the fact that the National Disability Insurance Scheme would not only enhance the lives of people with disabilities, but it would also help to relieve some pressure on their carers and families.

Email, 27 Oct 2012

Bruce Donaldson, Pearl Beach