BY ALICE PEART
Labor representatives met at a Paterson community center today for a roundtable discussion with community members and professionals to identify problems in regional services across the Hunter.
The discussion covered housing, education and health services but predominately focussed on problems with the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Shadow Minister for Regional Services Jason Clare said it was about sitting down with the community to hear about what's working with the NDIS, and what's not.
The roundtable reportedly heard from one woman who had her funding cut by 90 percent and other community members who feel they still cannot access adequate support despite the scheme.
Paterson MP Meryl Swanson said people are frustrated and are becoming fearful for the future,
"Particularly out in the regions because we don't always have the level of service you might have in the metropolitan area".
The Shadow Minister said while Labor is in opposition his role is to shine a light on the problems and spend the next three years forming policy.
