Post by Banker on Jul 31, 2011 16:07:39 GMT 7
A Tasmanian disability organisation believes there needs to be more Federal support if disability pensioners are to enter the workforce.
The Federal Government is going to tighten the eligibility criteria for the disability pension to get more people with disabilities into employment.
National Disability Services Tasmania's Margaret Reynolds says people will need assistance from the Federal Government if they are to start working.
She says transport is one issue that needs to be considered.
"It's all very well to say that people can get into the workforce but unless they've got the necessary support, including transport, it's no more than a good idea that hasn't yet been detailed in terms of how much extra support there's going to be."
www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-31/20110731-help-needed-to-get-disability-pensioners-back-to-work/2817826
The Federal Government is going to tighten the eligibility criteria for the disability pension to get more people with disabilities into employment.
National Disability Services Tasmania's Margaret Reynolds says people will need assistance from the Federal Government if they are to start working.
She says transport is one issue that needs to be considered.
"It's all very well to say that people can get into the workforce but unless they've got the necessary support, including transport, it's no more than a good idea that hasn't yet been detailed in terms of how much extra support there's going to be."
www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-31/20110731-help-needed-to-get-disability-pensioners-back-to-work/2817826