Pr Prepar paration tion for or th the NDI e NDIS S plan pl anning ning pr proc ocess ess Presented by Richmond Wellbeing on behalf of the NDIS in WA ILC Project. 1
Aims for the day To explain the NDIS & how it supports people with ‘psychosocial disability’, their families and carers. To help you prepare for your NDIS planning. To give you NDIS knowledge and skills To learn where to get the information you need
Wha hat is t is the the NDI NDIS? S? Aims to deliver better support for all Australians with significant & likely to be permanent disability; Ongoing support; You have more choice in the supports you receive; You get more control in how your life can look; You get support within your local community.
Dif iffer erent ent ways s of of doi oing ng NDIA (Administers the NDIS)
What is “psycho - social” disability? “ A mental ntal he health lth is issu sue tha hat t affects cts people’s daily activities in…” Communication Social interaction Learning Mobility Self-management Self-care 5
The NDIS supports people who… are aged less than 65 at the time of their request to participate in the NDIS are Australian citizens or holders of a permanent visa or a protected Special Category Visa (subclass 444); and live permanently in an area where the NDIS operates and meet the disability requirements for the NDIS
Planning Process elements – your first plan Planning conversation with NDIS representative Look at your dreams, goals, hopes for the future NDIS approved Prepare your plan Bring your team and paperwork together. Think about what you Your NDIS plan are looking for. is approved Choose your supports and the NDIA will help you link up with them Work Review- How did we the Plan go? What needs to change for next time?
Current ent sit ituatio tion At t th the e plann anning ing co conver ersa sati tion on you wi will be e as asked ed about ut Your story (Current Situation) What would I/we like to build on? (Goals) How would I like my life to be? (Vision) How can this happen? (Strategies) Carers NDIS Planning Checklist
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Vis isio ion n an and d dr dreams eams Your ur NDI DIS S repres esenta entativ tive e wi will as ask y you about ut your vision an and drea eams ms for th the e futur ture, , wh what t your r goal als s ar are. Ques esti tion ons s such as as: My story/our story (Current Situation) How would I like my life to be? (Vision) What would I/we like to build on? (Goals) How can this happen? (Strategies) Developing your NDIS plan
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Goals als an and d kee eeping ping it it r real eal! With th your r NDIS S repr presenta esentativ tive e you will l work k on answers s to ques estions tions like e thes ese: e: How would I like my life to be? (Vision) My story/our story (Current Situation) What would I/we like to build on? (Goals) How can this happen? (Strategies)
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Ho How can n thi his s ha happen? ppen? (St Strate tegies) gies) What can you start doing? What can you keep doing? What can you reduce or do less of? What parts of your life could use some guidance or extra support, if any? What is needed to assist in building your skills or developing personal and community connections? . 14
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Plan Management and funding There are two ways your funding can be managed, your support sections may be managed differently. Self Managed d - Providers invoice you (or your representative) directly for the cost of completed supports. Funding is paid directly into a nominated bank account. You pay your support providers. Your chosen providers do not have to be registered with the NDIA to give you supports. You have more flexibility to choose your supports. Organisa anisation on Managed d – You identify service providers suitable to manage funding for you under the plan. You choose organisations to provide your supports. Only NDIA registered providers of supports can provide these services.
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Questi estions ons and d answer ers I am a New Zealand citizen – currently receiving Must be permanent Australian citizen, permanent resident or support, can I continue to receive support if I holder of a Protected Special Category Visa subclass 444 to be move to WA? eligible for NDIS. Non-eligible New Zealanders can access the same supports and services through a local coordinator. So for the person the process is the same, it is just funded differently. What do you use to determine my package - how Funding will be determined by the funded supports that are is the dollar value provided? required when you develop your plan with an NDIA Representative. This is based on your needs. NDIA funding and pricing framework information is available on the NDIA website. As each person and their situation is different, funding will vary from person to person. . 18
Questions estions an and d an answers What exactly are “reasonable and necessary” Reasonable and necessary supports relate to the person’s supports? disability and the support that they require to pursue the goals and vision set out in their plan. These supports should be most appropriately funded by the NDIS and not the responsibility of another agency. For further information, please refer to the Operational Policy: The Funded Supports in the Plan - Reasonable and Necessary. Who pays tax/super/wages of staff when self- The person who has taken responsibility for the self- managing? management of NDIS supports. This might be the person with a disability or their family member. . 19
Questions estions an and d an answers I am in hospital with a broken leg and live in a Yes, funding can be used when a person is in hospital if it is community. Can I have a support worker in identified within the person’s plan. Temporary funding can be hospital? applied if the support was not anticipated at the time of planning. The Health system has responsibility to provide the same supports for a person with disability as any other person but where additional supports are required, they can be funded. My partner gets an NDIS package. In an The NDIA can respond to urgent and critical need where emergency event, how quickly can a review be required without a plan review being completed (if the support done? is required immediately). We will attempt to do this as quickly as possible. If the support is required longer term, a plan review will be required. We are a married couple, both deaf, and both Every person’s plans and circumstances are different. wanted a new cochlea implant. Why did one get The decision on funding the cochlea implant would have been one and the other did not? based on what was reasonable and necessary for each of you as an individual. 20
Questions estions an and d an answers s I am a NDIS participant transitioning to People who are aged over 65 and moving into residential aged residential aged-care. What will change for me? care will need to access aged care supports and funding. There is allowance for a transition period of NDIS funding. Who do I contact if my circumstances change? The NDIA on 1800 800 110 . 21
Ex Example ample – Paul aul (page e 1 of 2) Paul is 55 years of age and lives in a country town with his partner. Paul has a teenage son who lives nearby with his maternal aunt. Paul has a mild spinal injury and psychosocial disability which have both impacted his ability to maintain regular employment. Paul experiences periods of social isolation, often remaining indoors for days as he becomes overwhelmed and anxious. He visits a clinical psychologist every six weeks to help him develop coping strategies. Paul also attends monthly physiotherapy sessions for his spinal rehabilitation, but does not exercise regularly. Paul’s partner has a mild cognitive disability as a result of an accident – this is sometimes difficult for Paul to cope with and causes strain on their relationship. Through the NDIS, Paul has been assisted to effectively identify his goals, and a number of strategies that will enable him to reach these. Paul identified that he has difficulty managing his in-home routines and maintaining a tidy home and garden. He also wants to spend more time with his son and would like to develop his computer skills so he can manage his bills independently; as well as expanding his skills in other areas so he is able to return to work. Some months on, Paul is now achieving his goals. Paul has been supported to establish a routine that enables him to do things he enjoys such as gardening and keeping his home orderly and attractive. Paul says that having some outside support with in-home routines has made a big difference to his relationship with his partner and to his overall well-being . 22
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