enquiries as to what protocols we have in place to prevent such circumstances
ever arising. Topics like this are why our Carer Advisory Group is so important,
and as soon as all the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, you can again gather
with them to air anything you are concerned about.
But this tragic story does highlight some of the flaws in the NDIS. Those of
us with family members who cannot advocate for themselves have long been
aware that the NDIS does not provide any comfort to them in the area of
protections from abuse or negligence by carers or organisations that may be
registered with the NDIS but who are not properly monitored, either internally
or externally.
I am so thankful to live in South Australia. I am so grateful for our excellent
health system, and the good decisions made by our leaders at all levels. And I
am so proud to be part of the EBL family. There are lots of unknowns still. But
I am very confident that we are dealing with all the challenges as they arise.
Importantly, we are all presently healthy. And we all want to stay that way.
Hug your loved ones (but no-one else). And keep washing your hands!
Sue Chapman
Chairperson
EBL Disability Services
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