NATIONAL'S candidate Matthew Fraser and MP Justine Elliot both support the National Disability Insurance Scheme, but disagree on funding methods.

Mr Fraser said the scheme should be implemented by finding savings elsewhere in the Federal budget, while Mrs Elliot supports increasing the Medicare levy by half a percentage point.

Mrs Elliot argues that residents in her electorate will only pay 96 cents per day for the scheme's benefits, according to Australia's average wage of $70,000.

"That's about a dollar a day from the average Australian towards a better life for people with disability, their families and carers in our community," she said.

"It will also provide peace of mind to all of us that if we or a loved one acquire a disability, we will be supported."

Mr Fraser said that Tweed residents were already doing it tough and should not be hit with a new tax at this time.

"It comes at the worst time for families," he said.

"People I talk to in Tweed Heads are already to the wall.

"Most families are having trouble paying for their increased electricity bill."

Mr Fraser added that while the increased Medicare levy will begin July 1, 2014, most disabled Australians would not actually benefit until the full operation date of 2018/19.

Mrs Elliot claims the Coalition will not put their full support behind the scheme if they are elected into Government on September 14.

"There is a clear choice, between a Labor Government, who will deliver and sustainably fund DisabilityCare Australia, and the Coalition who for 11 years neglected their responsibility to Australians with significant and permanent disability," she said.

Mr Fraser disagreed saying that both sides of politics want to see the scheme, estimated to cost $8 billion, eventuate and succeed.