If you, or someone you know, has a permanent disability, it can seriously impact your life in many ways and if you live in Australia, you ca...
If you, or someone you know, has a permanent disability, it can seriously impact your life in many ways and if you live in Australia, you can rely on the National Disability Insurance Scheme to fund disability support. The scheme is overseen by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and there are NDIS approved care providers around the country, who can help you create your NDIS plan.
Here are just some of the care services offered to disabled people.
✔ Permanent living accommodation – here are two main models for assisted living accommodation; supported accommodation for those who require full time care, while there is a lead tenant model that is suitable for those who need minimal care. A provider such as https://www.multicap.com.au/ is always happy to show you around and meet the other tenants and in the event you have yet to apply for NDIS support, the provider has extensive experience and can help you with this. There would be a number of special accommodation locations within your area and you would be invited to tour the various venues and talk to residents.
✔ Daily assistance – You might need someone to help you get dressed and ready for the day, or to carry out essential household chores; cleaning, washing clothes, washing the dishes and taking out the trash. This service can obviously be tailored and a qualified carer will arrive at the agreed time.
✔ Community support – Everyone should have a social life and being disabled doesn’t have to mean that you miss out on social contact within your local community. There are many classes and courses on offer and your local NDIS provider can offer you the support you need to attend any activity. If you like listening to music, you can attend concerts and live gigs that are within driving distance, while there are theatre groups if you are into drama.
✔ Developing life skills –Personal development is a critical aspect for every person with a disability; that might include learning how to prepare meals, how to iron clothes or common tasks around the house. When you create your NDIS plan, there should be a section that covers life skills, with both long and short term goals to work toward. Here is an interesting blog on how the mind can fix the body.
✔ Recreation – Whatever your recreational needs, your local NDIS care provider has you covered and you have the full support that you need from qualified carers, which includes transportation. If, for example, you fancy trying your hand at kayaking, or enjoy fishing, your local community would have these activities and you can integrate successfully. You might want to play soccer or another team game and if there are teams, you can join in training sessions and pay games too.
✔ Support coordination – Most people require some assistance when applying for NDIS support and your local care provider has extensive experience in dealing with the NDIA, who oversee the scheme. It can seem a little daunting when you first enter the scheme, but with expert help you will have a smooth experience.
✔ Care respite services – Full-time carers need to have a break now and then and this is where local care respite services come into play. Whether for a few days or a couple of months, you can arrange NDIS support to provide professional care while you recharge your batteries.
Once you have a good understanding of how the NDIS works, you can work with a local care provider to get the essential support that you need. From assisting you to apply for NDIS funding to preparing a long-term development plan, your local NDIS care provider is there for you in many ways.
