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Summit to push national disability reform ahead
Media Release – Suncorp
The implementation of disability care and traumatic injury reform will move a step closer next week when key players – including a senior government minister and officials – meet to discuss the economic and social impacts of the proposed changes.
Hosted by Suncorp in conjunction with PwC, a summit on February 17 in Melbourne will address the business case for the National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS) and broader disability reforms.
Industry and government representatives will share views on the economic, insurance, implementation and user perspectives.
The Federal Government’s position will be outlined by the Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, the Honorable Bill Shorten MP.
“The proposed reforms will have a positive impact on the quality of life of many Australians,” said Mr Chris McHugh, Executive General Manager Statutory Portfolio with Suncorp Commercial Insurance.
“It’s critical that implementation is well co-ordinated and that the scheme is sustainable. This summit will progress that outcome.”
The event is the first in a series of summits hosted by Suncorp in conjunction with PwC that will facilitate dialogue around the design and implementation of the proposed disability reforms.
Key areas of focus for the program include the application of insurance principles and tackling the issues of capability and resourcing.
“As Australia’s largest personal injury insurer, Suncorp has a responsibility to actively support this nation-building reform,” said Mr McHugh.
“These summits will help promote collaboration between stakeholders and formulate a common set of principles from which the development of this important initiative can progress.”
More information is available at: www.traumaticinjurydisabilitysummit.com.au
For further information contact:
Rob White
External Communications Manager
Commercial Insurance
Suncorp
Ph. 02 8121 0467
Mob. 0411 881 887
