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These are some disability supports you may be eligible for (note QLD details below - check with your State):
How to avoid running out of funds early:
New NDIA plan review process from 1 July 2022 - Instead of the existing plan review process, please expect a NDIA check in call prior to the plan end date. The discussion will be around your wellbeing and if your current funding for supports are sufficient for your needs. You will have 3 options to respond to this process:
https://teamdsc.com.au/resources/expect-a-call-plan-reviews?_kx=WKR0tXVqVZrubfDdEqlDW2t9tS2gRBu3Qr90enlHmv8luvJh3sia2dIeU8GRkzwC.X8eRsJ If you have a lifelong need for 'attendant care support*' in order to participate in community activities and attend venues, the Companion Card can help you with the costs of getting out and about with the support of a companion.
Companion Card holders receive a second ‘companion' ticket at no charge at participating venues and on public transport. The 'companion' ticket is also exempt from booking fees. The Companion Card is issued in the name of the person who has a disability, and is valid for 5 years. The companion can be a paid or unpaid assistant or carer, family, friend or partner. * where assistance is required with mobility, communication, self care or learning, and the use of aids an equipment do not enable the person to carry out the tasks independently The form can be completed with the help of your GP or therapist and you will require passport size and you will require passport size photos. To apply - please click on this link: https://www.qld.gov.au/disability/out-and-about/subsidies-concessions-passes/companion-card/about-companion-card From 12 January 2022 – 28 February 2022, the NDIS are providing extra supports to keep you safe:
Careview Advantage App- this is available to you under our plan management using the log in that was provided when you set up your plan with us. If you did not receive this and would like it to be sent to you again please let us know. You can download the app from the App Store, log in using the details provided and see your funds, and any invoices pending approved or declined.
Usually when an invoice is received it is automatically shown as approved by the participant, but if you would like to view the invoice and approve them prior to us processing, please let us know and you will be able to use this app to view and approve the invoices. On the 21 October, the Australian Government passed legislation to better protect NDIS participants from the risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
The Amendment (Improving Supports for At Risk Participants) Bill 2021 implements key recommendation following an independent review into the adequacy of the regulation of the supports provided to 54-year-old Adelaide woman who died in squalor conditions, last year. This legislation strengthens the protections for the safety and human rights of some of the community’s most at-risk. STA Changes - Short Term Accommodation (STA) rates are substantial and there is potential, if not managed appropriately, your funds can be used up quickly. We have therefore introduced a STA quote form (attached) that needs to be completed and sent to us at least one week prior to the intended STA for approval. Please note, the Price Guide STA rates are to cover: Support Worker wages, accommodation, meals/snacks, activities and transport over a 24 hour period and as with all NDIS rates (as above), they are negotiable. So if you are not receiving this level of support, the quote should be proportionally less than the STA rate. The form assists with this determination.
A bit confused? Here is a list of some of the important roles that are involved in the creation and implementation of your NDIS plan. An NDIA Planner approves new plans and Assistive Technology (AT) requests, such as your Home Modifications. They also review and update plans, and work with the Client (Participant) to uncover which supports and services will be best suited for the client to help them to achieve their goals. A Local Area Coordinator (LAC) operates as a representative, or go-between, for the NDIA but works for an organisation outside NDIA (for example, Carer QLD). They assist with plan creation and plan reviews, but they cannot approve plans. For some participants, an LAC acts as a Support Coordinator (SC) and helps them to find and begin receiving services and supports. A Support Coordinator (SC) engages with and works for the Client (Participant) like an administrative assistant to find Providers, including Support Workers (SW) and Occupational Therapists (OT). Their role is to ensure that the participant understands their plan and are making the most out of their available services and supports. A Support Coordinator will gather documentation to help prepare you for plan reviews and submissions to NDIA for approval, etc. A Support Worker (SW) also works for the Client (Participant) on a day-to-day basis with assistance in the home (Daily Assistance) and/or outside the home (Community Access Assistance). Support Workers duties vary but can include helping with tasks relating to mobility, household chores, personal care, shopping, engaging in hobbies and interests, making and attending appointments, and more. They also provide emotional support to participants and assist them to increase their confidence, independence and overall well-being. Occupational Therapists (OT) are skilled professionals who may specialise in areas such as mental health, paediatrics, physical rehabilitation and more. They work with participants to understand their individual goals and interests and conduct Functional Assessments, which involves identifying how participants can achieve these goals. An OT will prepare reports and recommendations, including but not limited to, Home Modifications and certain non-standard Consumables and Assistive Technology (AT). The OT will send their reports and recommendations to the NDIA for approval.
Psychosocial disability is a term used to describe a disability that may arise from a mental health issue. Psychosocial recovery coaches (recovery coaches) are now available to support participants with psychosocial disabilities to live a full and contributing life by supporting participants to take more control of their lives and to better manage the complex challenges of day-to-day living. NDIS have likened the role to a mixture of Support Coordinator/Support Worker - where the Recovery Coach works with the participants and their network to design, plan and implement a recovery plan, and assist with the coordination of NDIS and other supports. This usually includes breaking the goals down into smaller achievable milestones, and taking the participant to appointments/activities to build confidence. Coaches can either have lived experience or learnt knowledge of mental health (or mixture). DPM has a Psychosocial Recovery Coach - Marie Olsen - who has recently completed her qualification in this area, and has both training in mental health and lived experience with mental health. |
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