How you can utilise your NDIS funding for VOOHC/SSRC respite?
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by Jonathon-Power
1M ago
How you can utilise your NDIS funding for VOOHC/SSRC respite?   Introduction: Short Stay Residential Visits (SSRV) and Voluntary Out-of-Home Care (VOOHC) are services that offer individuals with disabilities and their families valuable opportunities for temporary relief and support. In this blog, we’ll explore the intricacies of SSRV and VOOHC, highlighting their differences and benefits and how individuals can utilise their NDIS funding to access these vital respite options.   SSRV (Short Stay Residential Visit): SSRV, also known as short-term residential respite, provides individua ..read more
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What are the operational guidelines for Short Term Accommodation?
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by Jonathon-Power
1M ago
What are the operational guidelines for Short Term Accommodation?   Introduction: Short term accommodation is a cornerstone of support services provided under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), offering temporary relief to individuals with disabilities and their families or carers. Amidst the complexities of disability support services, respite care stands as a beacon of relief and rejuvenation for individuals with disabilities. However, the provision of respite care is governed by a set of operational guidelines and funding allocation mechanisms to ensure quality, safety, a ..read more
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What is the Difference Between Short Term Accommodation (STA) and Respite
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by Jonathon-Power
2M ago
What is the Difference Between Short Term Accommodation (STA) and Respite Introduction    When navigating the complex world of care services, especially within the framework of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), understanding the terminology is key. Two terms often encountered are Short Term Accommodation (STA) and Respite. At first glance, these might appear as distinct concepts, but under the NDIS, they are used interchangeably, leading to some confusion.   The Interchangeability in the NDIS Framework   In the context of the NDIS, short-term accommodation, i ..read more
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10 Questions to Ask Your Respite Provider 
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by Jonathon-Power
2M ago
10 Questions to Ask Your Respite Provider  In this blog, we explore ten critical questions to ask your NDIS provider before you start your first respite or short-term accommodation experience. These questions are key to ensuring your respite care or short-term stay is as effective and comfortable as possible.    Qualifications: What qualifications and training do your support workers possess?    Ensuring that the staff for your respite are well-trained is crucial. While there are no strict qualification requirements for working in the disability industry (at present ..read more
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Ask Adrian: NDIS Planning Roadblocks
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by Jonathon-Power
2M ago
We see all too often so many varied outcomes, interpretations and experiences when participants, informal supports and Support Coordinators are taking part in the NDIA Planning and Outcome stages of the now-called ‘NDIS Reassessment process’.     Examples are:   Delegates stated the level of support requested by clinicians, Participants and families during meetings and in reports as being deemed reasonable, yet the actual outcome is completely different to what was expected. Delegates refer to confusing “reasonable and necessary” guidelines and what is interpreted as being Pa ..read more
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How We Can Be The Bridge Between You And The World
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by Jonathon Power
1y ago
How We Can Be The Bridge Between You & The World Empowered Community Services promotes real-world experiences within their services that enable participants to be included in society, whilst living rich and fulfilling lives.  Support isn’t: I’m going to take care of you, it’s how can I support you?  It was through this concept that Empowered decided to introduce a group space. The Space, located in Cardiff is a place where Participants can hang out, make friends, join group activities and learn new skills like cooking, sewing, craft and much more! The facility has lots of exc ..read more
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Knowledge is Power – Teegan Pryjma
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by Jonathon Power
1y ago
Knowledge is Power - Teegan Pryjma My journey with NDIS started when the pilot scheme was first introduced. Apart from the initial meeting with my first plan manager which was really successful, the process started off rough. While I respect the fact I was only new to NDIS as were my plan managers so we were both learning, I found it difficult that people who I just met were the ones who were in charge of deciding what supports I needed to maintain the quality of life that I want. As a consequence of this, I felt there was a lack of understanding about what would really be beneficial in my ..read more
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Ask Adrian: Did you know? Home & Living Supports
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by Jonathon Power
1y ago
Ask Adrian: Did you know? Home & Living Supports Did you know that the Home and Living Team has been established within the NDIS? This team has been established to interpret, analyse and make outcomes on decisions that impact NDIS participants with current and future Home and Living Needs.  This form will be requested when a participant has 6 or more hours/day of in-home support through to residing in NDIS-supported accommodation (SIL, ILO, SDA). This team will take into consideration the information in the Home and Living evidence form, and supporting documentation provided.  ..read more
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Ask Adrian: NDIS Planning Roadblocks
Empowered Community Services Blog
by Jonathon Power
1y ago
We see all too often that so many varied outcomes, interpretations and experiences when participants, informal supports and Support Coordinators are taking part in the NDIA Planning and Outcome stages of the now-called ‘NDIS Reassessment’ process’.  Examples are: Delegates stating level of support requested by clinicians, participants and families during meeting, and in reports as being deemed reasonable, yet the actual outcome is completely different to what was expected Delegates referring to confusing “reasonable and necessary” guidelines and what is interpreted as being particip ..read more
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A Day in the Life of a Support Coordinator
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by Jonathon Power
1y ago
Written by Empowered Community Services Support Coordinator Tanika A Day in the Life of a Support Coordinator No two days are the same as a Support Coordinator. I always start the day by logging onto my laptop to check if I have any meetings scheduled in, completing any emails, and attending to phone calls. This is the best way to start the day to ensure I know what is ahead of me and I can be as prepared as possible.  A typical day in the life of a Support Coordinator consists of but is not limited to:  attending plan reassessment meetings, making new referrals for participan ..read more
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