Support Coordination
What is support Coordination
Support coordination helps you to make the best use of your supports in plan. Support coordination is a capacity building support which helps you to: Understand and use you NDIS plan to pursue your goals Connect you with NDIS providers, community, mainstream and other government services Build your confidence and skills to use and coordinate your supports. A support coordinator or specialist support coordinator delivers support coordination services.
How our support coordinator can help you
In addition to the assistance offered by family, friends, and other community and government services, your financing is based on what is'reasonable and essential' to fulfill your goals. Support coordination shall be included in the Capacity Building budget when it is feasible and essential. This is a set fee for a support coordinator to assist you in utilizing your plan. If your plan specifies (or'states') the degree of support coordination that is funded, you can only purchase that level. If your plan does not specify the degree of support coordination that is covered, you can opt to purchase the level that best meets your needs.
Support Coordination Services We Can Provide
Our knowledgeable team is trained to deliver a variety of services that are specifically customized to your requirements, including but not limited to the following. Understanding and putting your NDIS strategy into action Locating and coordinating services on your behalf to satisfy your specific requirements Negotiating terms of service with individual service providers, Monitoring service performance and resolving any issues that arise Navigating NDIS issues, particularly difficult issues and Plan evaluations are being prepared for.
Specialist Support Coordination
This is a higher level of support coordination. It is for people whose situations are more complex and who need specialist support. A specialist Support Coordinator will assist you to manage challenges in your support environment and ensuring consistent delivery of service.
NDIS Plan Management
What does a NDIS Plan Manager do?
We assist you in communicating with service providers, paying your NDIS invoices on your behalf, keeping track of your NDIS funds and budget, and more through our service. Increase your financial and plan management abilities by keeping track of how you spend your NDIS cash.
What are the benefits of using a Plan Management service?
You have greater choice and control when you use an NDIS plan manager, as you can pick any NDIS provider, not only those that are registered. This means you'll have a larger pool of providers to select from, allowing you to seek help from someone who best fits your requirements. It can be challenging to submit and handle claims with the NDIS. There is a lot of complicated coding that might be difficult to understand. Our NDIS plan managers have the skills and experience necessary to successfully handle this process.
How much does it cost?
The good news is that it is completely free. Plan management is aided by the NDIA, which adds extra cash to your plan to meet the expense. There will be no out-of-pocket expenses, and no funds will be withdrawn from your existing NDIS plan. In the NDIS price guide, you can learn more about plan management financing.
In Home Support
Do you need assistance for a few hours a day or 24 hours a day? We offer a variety of in-home services for persons who live with their families or on their own. Our Community Support Workers are trained in high-level health care, medication administration, personal care, and social support. We collaborate closely with you to discuss your specific goals and build assistance solutions that fit seamlessly into your daily routine. In home support packages are one of the ways that older Australians can access affordable care services to get some help at home. They are designed for those with more complex care needs that go beyond what the Commonwealth Home Support Programme can provide. home care packages can be an option if you need a coordinated approach to the delivery of your help at home - perhaps because you need help with many everyday tasks, or the care you need is more complex or intensive.
In general, we work closely with people of all ages, including adults, young adults, and children, as well as specifically selected personnel who are suited to your requirements and are available to work around your schedule.
Community Participation
Social interaction and community engagement are essential parts of daily life. That’s why we believe in supporting you to connect and participate in your own community each day. We work closely with you and your support networks to identify community-based activities you are most interested in doing, goals you would like to achieve and the best way to achieve them. From there, we design community participation programs that support you to reach those goals. Our priority is to ensure every activity aligns with your interests and is suitable for your current social and communication skills.
Interconnect, ExploreAbility, Camps, and mentorship are some of the programs available, with a focus on 1:1 mentoring. Support on a case-by-case basis, community connections, Building independence, assisting with everyday tasks, and supporting a healthy lifestyle and skills.
Supported Independent Living
We can help you design a 24/7 roster of person-centred care in your own home, a leased property, or one of our established group housing sites if Exploring Housing Options and Supported Independent Living are included in your NDIS plan. We recognize that this is a significant choice, and we want you to feel supported and at ease during the process. Our Community Support Workers are trained in high-level health requirements, prescription administration, personal care, and psychosocial support.
Here's how Care & Connects can help you improve your quality of life, no matter what your situation is.
You will receive an effective, dependable, and finest strategy adapted to your particular circumstances to help you accomplish your NDIS objective since there are so many highly skilled and experienced employees. Our employees are dedicated to offering high-quality services that are influenced by Australian unity. We strive to make you feel at ease and to instill confidence in the assistance offered by our specialists.
Short Term Accomodation
STA
You may find yourself in a situation where you need accommodation for a short period of time, for example if your needs increase due to illness or after a hospital stay. Short term accommodation may be an option to consider and there are different types available including one-on-one short-term care where you are paired up with a support worker for a period of time that suits your particular needs. This can be spent in your home or out in the community participating in local activities. Group short-term options match your needs with other people who may have similar needs and interests and enjoy participating in a group respite activity. Facility-based is where your needs and interests align with shared short-term accommodation facilities.
Our short-term accommodation includes -
Community Inclusion, Social Interaction, Learning and Life Skills Development, Games and Small Puzzles, Day Trips, Party Themes, Sport Events, Holiday Assistance, and Supported 24 Hour Care are some of the services offered. Beautiful gardens, outdoor activities, and recreational places are also included in our short-term hotel stays, which are suited for all weather situations.
Respite Care
What is respite care?
Also known as ‘short-term care’, respite care allows carers to take a break from their care duties with the peace-of-mind that comes with knowing their loved one is being looked after by health care professionals. It can also be beneficial to those discharged from hospital who may need some extra support while they decide on the best place to live in the longer term.
When to consider respite care?
Post-hospital: Needing extra care and support after a hospital stay before returning home. Recuperation: Requiring extra help after a fall or incident at home. Holidays: When caregivers or family members are going on holiday. Caregivers: When caregivers need time to recharge and want reassurance that their loved one will be cared for. Security: The need to feel secure in a friendly environment and refresh the mind and body. Trial stay: Seeking a permanent place to live and wanting to discover what life is like in a community.
Medium Term Accommodations
MTA
NDIS Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) is housing that you can stay in for up to 90 days. It might be an in-between solution if you’ve been in hospital or rehab and need some extra care before returning home. NDIS MTA might also be a great way to see if Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) or Supported Independent Living (SIL) provider is a good match for you before you make a long-term decision about where to live. Contact us to know more about what the NDIA has to say about Medium Term Accommodation and be familiar with NDIS price guide where you can find more information about MTA.
Care and Connects work closely with everyone in your life to make sure you get the care you need in Medium Term Accommodation (MTA). You might have a support coordinator, hospital or rehab social worker, ILO professional as well as family members and friends working with you. Especially in this interim support, you need to make sure you feel safe and at home. We make sure you have everything you need to ensure that happens.
