NDIS and Self-Funded Disability Services in Regional SA
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an Australia-wide scheme established to assist those living with a lifelong disability to meet the reasonable and necessary costs of living life to their fullest potential.
The NDIS works with participants to assess their needs and goals. After a plan has been developed to meet the needs and goals of a participant, the NDIS will allocate funding to achieve these goals.
As an NDIS accredited provider with decades of experience in disability support, we will walk alongside you to deliver the personalised support you need to live independently and forge your own destiny.
NDIS Accredited Provider
At Carers and Disability Link, we ensure you receive the care and support you need, when you need it in regional SA – whether this is on the NDIS or through self-funding. We have decades of experience in supporting those living with disability and their families.
Carers and Disability Link are an accredited NDIS provider. We know how to ensure you receive the care and support you need to live a fulfilling life.
NDIS Plan Management
While the NDIS is crucial in supporting thousands of people across Australia, there’s no denying that it can be a daunting task to manage your own plan, or even to find a company you can trust to manage your NDIS plan.
Carers and Disability Link is a plan management provider, meaning that we will help NDIS participants manage their NDIS funds. We can help provide the support you need on your behalf, taking some stress out of funding and managing your own NDIS support.
NDIS Support Coordination
Your NDIS plan should be attuned to your own unique needs. With NDIS support coordination, Carers and Disability Link are able to coordinate the support you receive so that you can participate in the community and achieve your personal goals.
The level of support coordination you receive will depend upon your own needs and will be set out in your NDIS plan.
Shopping Assistance
Finding the time to shop for necessities can be incredibly difficult for some people. If you find that shopping is becoming more difficult, there is help available with NDIS funding.
Budgeting Assistance
Planning and maintaining a budget can be challenging for everyone. Potentially even more so for people with disability and their family members. As a result, there is help available on the NDIS for those who need help managing and creating their budget plans.
Medication Assistance
Support is available for those who need assistance in taking their medication regularly. Not only does this allow for your own peace of mind, but also those of your friends and family.
Gardening Services
The garden should be a sanctuary. A beautiful space where you can relax and entertain friends and family.
NDIS plans may support garden maintenance services, so you can give your garden the love and attention it deserves.
Participation in Social Activities
Humans are social animals, and it’s crucial that people continue to explore their local communities and meet their friends. Carers and Disability Link can help people with disability to participate in social and community activities.
Therapeutic Supports-Skills Groups for Children
It’s important that children and young people continue to receive the support and care they need to learn and grow. Carers and Disability Link can help arrange therapeutic support and skills children need to flourish.
Development of Daily Living Skills
The development of daily living skills is a service which helps people with disability to live as independently as possible. This can include support to:
- Maintain a home
- Prepare meals
- Use public transport with confidence
Personal Care
Maintaining a high standard of personal care is important to most people. Carers and Disability Link can assist you to engage workers to support your personal care requirements.
For more information about the range of disability services we offer, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Household Chores
NDIS funding may cover the cost of regular household cleaning and chores, including professional cleaners, giving you peace of mind.
Join a Disability Social Group
Living with disability can be challenging. As a result, joining a support network can be a fantastic way to meet people with similar experiences, share stories, and help each other.
While it might be daunting at first to join a support group, they can really help provide the support you need. The shared nature of a support service also means that you can share your own experiences with others, helping others get through potentially difficult times.
NDIS Plan
Every individual has their own unique needs which are taken into account and reflected within their NDIS plans. At Carers and Disability Link we will work with you to help you implement your NDIS plan.
From Carers and Disability Link, you will receive the appropriate level of support you want and assist you to meet your NDIS plan goals
Benefits of NDIS Plan Management
Don’t Need to Track Spending
Your NDIS plan manager will track your spending on your behalf. This means that you have to worry less about funding and can focus purely on receiving the benefits of your NDIS support.
Allocated Funds Available
Your NDIS plan may have funds allocated for a plan manager and all NDIS participants have a right to use a plan manager.
No Longer Worry About Receipts and Invoices
Your plan manager will take care of any receipts and invoices, freeing you of the need to process and manage your own paper trail of invoices.
What Is NDIS Support Coordination?
Support Coordination provides assistance to NDIS Participants to put in place the supports provided in their Plan.
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) defines support coordination as:
‘Assistance to strengthen participants’ abilities to coordinate and implement supports and participate more fully in the community’.
Support Coordination can come in different levels of intensity based on each participant’s need.
If approved by the NDIA, your level of Support Coordination will be noted in your NDIS Plan.
Support coordination can include:
- linking participants to providers
- coordinating a range of supports both funded and mainstream
- building on informal supports
- resolving points of crisis
- parenting training
- developing participant resilience in their own network and community
- increasing the participant’s ability to manage their own NDIS Plan in the future
- linking participants to providers
- coordinating a range of supports both funded and mainstream
- building on informal supports
- resolving points of crisis
- parenting training
- developing participant resilience in their own network and community
- increasing the participant’s ability to manage their own NDIS Plan in the future
If you would like this type of assistance please ensure you ask for this at the time of your NDIS planning meeting.
If you need more information about the NDIS and how it can help you meet your personal goals, don’t hesitate to reach out and contact us either by phone or email today.
NDIS FAQs
The NDIS is a crucial service that ensures that people across Australia are supported and receive the care and resources they need to continue living as fulfilling a life as possible. That being said, while the NDIS is vital, there’s no denying that it can be a difficult service to fully understand at first.
As a result, we’ve compiled a list of some common NDIS FAQs to help clear up some potential confusion surrounding the service.
What is the difference between the NDIS and the NDIA?
The NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency) is the body that implements and manages the NDIS.
What Support can I receive on the NDIS?
Support from the NDIS is intended to support the activities of daily living for those with life-long disabilities. If you need assistance to implement your NDIS plan reach out to us today.
Can I receive Centrelink payments and NDIS Support?
The NDIS is distinct from Centrelink and, as a result, you may be eligible to receive both NDIS funding and Centrelink payments.