Post by Banjo on Jun 25, 2012 11:50:10 GMT 7
Disability services $1bn short: Minister
South Australian Disabilities Minister Ian Hunter says about $1 billion more funding is needed if every person in the nation with a disability is to get the services they need.
Mr Hunter has told a Budget Estimates hearing in Adelaide that funding this year's state budget should help more than 800 people who are on South Australia's unmet needs list.
But he says Commonwealth help would be needed to clear the entire backlog across the nation.
"The states currently spend about $7 billion a year in terms of disability services and the projection is that we need to come up with about $8 billion a year to clear those lists and to fully fund those in the disability sector who need that support," he said.
www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-25/disability-services-funding-shortfall/4090938
South Australian Disabilities Minister Ian Hunter says about $1 billion more funding is needed if every person in the nation with a disability is to get the services they need.
Mr Hunter has told a Budget Estimates hearing in Adelaide that funding this year's state budget should help more than 800 people who are on South Australia's unmet needs list.
But he says Commonwealth help would be needed to clear the entire backlog across the nation.
"The states currently spend about $7 billion a year in terms of disability services and the projection is that we need to come up with about $8 billion a year to clear those lists and to fully fund those in the disability sector who need that support," he said.
www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-25/disability-services-funding-shortfall/4090938