All You Need to Know about Assistance with Self Care Activities

When it comes to NDIS participants, we have heard the term assistance with daily living activities. It is a support category in your NDIS core support budget. It is designed to provide assistance with self care activities, so people with disability can live their life with as much independence as possible.

Examples of Assistance with Daily Life

Assistance with daily life offers support for personal care activities and daily tasks. This support type can help you cover the cost of hiring a support worker to help you with all your daily activities. Our professional team assists with the following tasks:

• Showering

• Toileting

• Personal hygiene

• Assistance with meal preparation

• Medication assistance

• Domestic support, including help with gardening, cleaning, shopping, etc.

How Can Strive Independence Assist with Selfcare Activities in Australia?

Everyone living with a disability has unique needs and goals in life. We at Strive Independence believe that there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution. People living with any disability requires a different level of support and service from authorized NDIS providers. Our experienced team of support workers is eager to assist NDIS participants in getting the most out of their plans.

We strive to help our clients with daily living and self-care activities and to support them with their NDIS goals. Contact us to learn more about how we assist with your particular needs, and one of our friendly staff members will guide you shortly. We have established our reputation by providing assistance with self care activities in Australia, which is why people choose us repeatedly.

Self-Care Activities Support Tailored to Your Needs

At Strive Independence, we offer ongoing support for everyone with a disability to live their best life. Our support services can be delivered in various settings, including but not limited to the participant's home activities. We also understand that every person is unique and requires a different level of support. Our professional support workers will always ensure you can live without hurdles.

Our Approach to NDIS Assistance for People with Disability

At Strive Independence, we take a person-centered approach aligned with best practice standards to ensure we deliver tailored supports that meet people with disability needs. Our support workers team will work closely with you to create an individual plan that focuses on your goals so we can assist you in achieving them and getting the best outcomes.

Things To Know About NDIS Service Agreements

After you've met with the participant to decide on the required supports and services as outlined in their NDIS plan. Now it's time you enter into a written agreement with them. This is what is called an NDIS service agreement.

Stepping into an NDIS service agreement is how you work towards fulfilling the short-term and long-term goals within the participants' NDIS plan. The participant must agree on what specific services they will provide as part of the NDIS service agreement.

The participant might even have a support coordinator working with them to create a service plan to attain their goals and needs per the NDIS plan.

It's always a good idea to request the participant bring a copy of their NDIS plan during initial discussions.

Below are the imperative things to consider before you ask the participant to sign.

Who Can Make an NDIS Service Agreement?

A Service Agreement is often made between NDIS participants and their providers. The focus, therefore, should be on making it coherent and relevant to both parties. Persons such as family members or friends may be able to meet this duty on behalf of the participant.

If the participant has an NDIS support coordination, they can also help make and review the agreement. You should have a provision within your Service Agreement for the nominated contact to be selected if required.

What Should an NDIS Service Agreement Outline?

Any agreement acquired between the parties involved should be simple. Such agreements essentially require outlining what supports will be delivered and when. They should also declare how much the requirement of the support will cost.

An NDIS service agreement should consider things such as:

• The specific types of support provided with stated goals
• Costings for the provision of supports
• When, where, and how supports will be provided 
• The review date
• How problems or issues are handled

Your NDIS service agreement should describe your and the participants' responsibilities, such as assistance with self-care activities in Australia. On the one hand, as the provider, you commit to working to achieve your goals by delivering the agreed-upon support correctly. On the other hand, you may detail requirements for the participant to inform you if something comes up whereby you cannot make an appointment.

Constraints like these should also be outlined in the service agreement. 

Keeping things simple will confirm the participant or their nominees can fully comprehend what they are marking, lessening complaints later.

What is the NDIS? - And Other Relevant FAQs

If you or someone you love have any disability, you may be eligible for support under the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). This blog will help to answer many of the queries you may have about eligibility, applying, and your options under the NDIS. 

What is the NDIS? 

The NDIS delivers funding support to Australians living with a disability, and it is overseen by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). 

How does the NDIS work? 

The NDIS ensure that Australians with a disability can access care and support, regardless of location. This funding is provided directly to individuals with a disability.  

What are the eligibility requirements for NDIS support?

All Australian residents between the ages of 7 and 65 are eligible for NDIS support. Those outside the ages of 7 and 65 may be eligible for support under another scheme. 

 How to apply for NDIS support?

To apply for NDIS support, you can either call 1800 800 110 or complete an online Access Request Form and submit it to the NDIS. If you need extra help applying, you can contact your local area coordinator or NDIA office.

Is the NDIS means tested?

The NDIS doesn't stand for tested and doesn't affect other types of support, such as the disability support pension or carers allowance.

What does the NDIS support entail?

 The NDIS entails support, such as:

• Assistance with self-care activities in Australia 
• Therapeutic supports
• Household assistance
• Mobility equipment and vehicle modifications
• Workplace assistance managing your employment
• Transport to and from the social, community, and daily activities

The support not covered by the NDIS contains things covered by another support or not related to your disability needs. 

Does the NDIS cover psychiatry? 

The NDIS does not fund clinical support from a mental health professional. Other health services usually fund this type of support. However, the NDIS may support you with associated costs, including making it to psychiatry/psychology appointments. 

 Does the NDIS cover prescription glasses?

Prescription glasses are not covered by the NDIS but by the health system.

How to get an NDIS plan?

If you have an 'access decision letter' approving your access to the NDIS, the next stage is making your plan. Everyone's plan is different, based on:

• How are you doing in your life
• Any plans you would like to pursue
• What kinds of support do you require

The NDIS will arrange a meeting with you to discuss these questions and help form your plan.