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Four Corners: Breaking Point

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 01:49

Reporter : Wendy Carlisle

Broadcast Date : 15/02/2010

"The system of assistance for people with a disability in Australia is broken. Carers know it, charitable organisations know it and so do the governments. Now the federal government says something must be done. It's holding an Inquiry, with the intention of creating a new and fairer system. It's even considering a national disability insurance scheme. But will the system be reformed in time to save the families now at breaking point?"

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