There are specific criteria that need to be met to be eligible to qualify for an NDIS plan with an NDIS provider. The criteria include the following:

Your loved one must be under the age of 65
Your loved one must be:

An Australian citizen, or;
A permanent resident, or;
A citizen of New Zealand who is a Protected Special Category Visa holder
A person who has a significant or permanent disability requiring assistance from others, special equipment or technology.
At Home Caring, we are proud to be able to provide NDIS disability care. If you have any questions as to whether your loved one is eligible for NDIS provider support, giving us a call can make a big difference to the future of care your loved one receives.

Depending on the supports included in your plan, HomeCaring services that you can use your NDIS funding for include: personal care and activities of daily living, employment assistance, domestic assistance, community participation activities, mobility equipment, assistive technology, education support, capacity building programs, allied health therapies (e.g. occupational therapy, speech therapy), disability accommodation and more.

Yes we can. HomeCaring offers NDIS support coordination services from qualified experts with plenty of experience. We are more than happy to work with you, so you receive the support you need and make the most of the funding you are entitled to.

Home Caring offers a wide variety of disability services. This includes personal care (dressing, showering, grooming), domestic assistance, meal preparation, activities that promote community participation, transport, capacity building activities (e.g. sessions that enhance your social, transport, physical or intellectual development), companionship, self-medication prompts, respite care and behaviour support.

We also offer support coordination, specialist disability accommodation and rehabilitation services, such as speech therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. For more information about what we offer, get in touch for a free consultation.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 developed the NDIS, and it has been a life-changing response to the needs of those who require specialised disability care. There is an emphasis on community support, education and happy daily life. There were other care programmes developed previously as individual schemes, and these have come together to create a new opportunity in which all needs can be met in one single place. This means that NDIS approved service providers like Home Caring can provide services that are above and beyond all others.

Eight Domains Of NDIS

There are eight specific domains of the framework of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and these are as follows:

Home

The NDIS takes into account the way that your loved one can undertake support or receive support for domestic chores as well as maintain a home that is as safe as possible.

Lifelong Learning

This NDIS support includes access to all methods of learning, both formal and informal. Educational engagement skills are included, as well as home skills that can be learned for better stability.

Health & Wellbeing

Personal hygiene is a big part of health and wellbeing, and this NDIS support element is the management of the health and diet needs of the participant. Water intake, exercise and medication are all included in this area, too.

Day-To-Day Living

This considers what your loved one will need to maintain their independence during the day. This includes communication, time management, personal care and commitments.

Employment

Fulfilment comes from having somewhere to feel needed, and part-time work can lead to this. NDIS care providers work hard to help participants of NDIS plans to obtain and maintain employment long term.

Relationships

Personal connections and relationships are essential, and this NDIS support can help to support those connections. There is also help for those who do not have access to a circle of friends or do not have any family.

Social and Community Participation

Interactions in terms of attending social community events and volunteering are important, and it’s seen as a key to personal happiness and growth.

Choice and Control

Person-centred care plans allow an element of control over how the care is given, and this NDIS support enables a participant to have autonomy over the supports that they want to engage in.

Individualised Care Plans

The one thing that stands out with NDIS plan management providers is that you can obtain a care plan that is wholly individual and tailored to the needs of your loved one. The chosen supports that you want to be involved with are entirely up to you and your loved one, with your support implemented through an individualised plan. When you determine your eligibility for NDIS funding, one of our managers will sit down with you to talk you through the application process.

You’ll then be able to decide on the support that you want for you and your loved one.

Individualised NDIS plans aren’t just based on the needs of today, but of the aspirations and goals that you have for the future. Practical and emotional support needs are covered, and with the right consultation with your NDIS approved providers, you also have the chance to adapt your individualised plan, later on, should you wish to.

At Home Caring, we can access and provide more than one service and ensure that the needs of your loved one are met at all times. At Home Caring, we promise to:

• Provide you with any information on the updated National Disability Insurance Scheme
• Provide you with an individual NDIS planner to work with you on your loved one’s needs
• Assist you and your loved one with decisions made about personal goals an needs
• Walk you through the application process for NDIS
• Connect you to each service personally
• Make changes to your NDIS plan if your circumstances change
• Monitor the care of your loved one

To be eligible for the NDIS, you must be:

• under 65 years old
• an Australian citizen, resident or permanent visa holder
• in need of support orspecial equipment because of a permanent and significant disability

The NDIS aims to understand a person’s goals, then provide funding so they can access the support they need to achieve those goals. It is based around each person’s individual plan, which means that the amount of funding you receive is dependent on the kinds of support you are eligible for.
The NDIS works with a set price guide, so you can look at the NDIS Price Guide for 2019-20 and the Support Catalogue for 2019-20 for more information. If you would like help putting together your own NDIS plan, please get in touch for a free consultation.

If you started receiving NDIS funding before you turned 65, you can continue to receive funding as an NDIS participant or change and receive Aged Care support instead
If you are over 65 and aren’t on the NDIS, you are not eligible to access NDIS funding. You may still receive support through the Aged Care system.

Navigating the NDIS involves dealing with a large amount of information. A support coordinator can help you understand your plan better, make informed decisions and implement the supports in your plan. They can also negotiate with providers about what they will offer you and how much it will cost from your funding, make sure service agreements are in place, and help you stay on top of your bookings. They also help you prepare for your plan review.

Here’s some advice on how to find a support coordinator that’s right for you. HomeCaring also provides NDIS support coordinator services. If you need one, please get in touch (and you can meet one of our support coordinators on our blog).

Applying for an NDIS plan generally involves preparing for a planning meeting, meeting with an NDIS or Local Area Coordinator to discuss the goals you want to achieve, getting approval from the NDIA and completing a review. We can support you through this process – please get in touch for more information.

The NDIS doesn’t provide housing, but gives you funding to access accommodation that suits your needs if you are living with a disability.

If you are eligible, the NDIS funds the cost of your housing by making payments to a registered disability housing provider. This could be for short-term accommodation (STA), medium-term accommodation (MTA) or specialist disability accommodation (SDA). The NDIS can also fund modifications to make your home more accessible.

The NDIS is separate from the Disability Support Pension. If you receive the Disability Support Pension from Centrelink, you can also receive funding from the NDIS. The same goes for Carers Payment: an income support payment given by the government. It is not affected if your loved one is also eligible for the NDIS.