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Getting the support you need

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What is the NDIS? The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is all about giving you choice and control over your disability services and supports.

It is designed to empower people with disability to work towards achieving their goals and to work out the types of supports they need.

The NDIS replaces other types of disability funding previously available across Australia and will be fully rolled out across Western Australia by 2020.

How do I access the NDIS?When you contact the NDIS (1800 800 110) they will determine your eligibility. The key criteria are that a person has a permanent disability that:

• reduces their ability to participate effectively in activities, perform tasks or actions unless they have support

• affects their capacity for social and economic participation

• is likely to require support under the NDIS for a lifetime

You must also be:

• living in an area where the NDIS is available and

• an Australian citizen, or

• the holder of a permanent visa, or

• hold a Protected Special Category Visa and

• under 65

How can Ability Centre support me?At Ability Centre we make sure that people with disability, their families and carers achieve their goals by delivering the best service we can in the way that customers want.

We provide quality, sustainable and flexible services that empower you to live the life you choose.

The services we offer include:

• Support in the home

• Therapy and health

• Supported accommodation

• Self-directed services and supports

• Support coordination

• Community inclusion

• Assistive technology and equipment

• Respite

• Employment

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How do I use the Ability Centre Planning Workbook? We want to help you get the best possible support accessing the NDIS.

This workbook will help you to think about what services and supports Ability Centre can provide you to live the life you want.

Why should I use this workbook?This workbook has been developed to help you think about what your life is like now, what’s important, the support you currently receive and the goals you have for your future.

These are all of the things that National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will want to discuss with you at your first meeting.

The NDIS planner will also talk to you about the informal, community and mainstream supports available to you and determine your eligibility for reasonable and necessary NDIS funded supports.

This workbook will also help Ability Centre to better understand how we can work with you to help achieve your goals.

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What happens when I get my plan? As soon as you get your plan from NDIS, contact our Customer Engagement Team on 1300 106 106.

They will be able to go through the steps with you, to help turn your goals into reality.

We work with you to ensure that you are provided the best support, empowering you to realise your abilities.

1. Your support network

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1.2 How do they support you?

Important person

Relationship to you

How they help you

How often they help you

1.1 Who are the people in your life that are important to you and support you?

FamilyInformal support

FriendsInformal support

School, education

or workFormal support

Other supportsPaid & unpaid

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2. Your living arrangements

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2.1 What are your current living arrangements?

Where do you live now? Who do you live with?

2.2 Is there anything you would change at home to make your living arrangements easier, or to increase your independence? E.g. mobility aids, respite, support in your home, ramps, equipment (shower chair, hoist), home modifications.

2.3 Would you like to live somewhere different?

 

2.5 Do you have any equipment on loan from Ability Centre or another provider?

If yes, please specify below:

2.4 Who would you like to live with?

Yes No

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3. Your life

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Activities I enjoy

Activities I'd like to try

Activities I do now

What activities do you participate in or would like to try?

E.g. education, work and social activities.

Think about:

• what is working well in your life

• what things you’d like to change or improve

• what you are good at or enjoy doing

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4. Your week

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Regular activities What support you have

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Occasional activities

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5. Your services & supports

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5.1 What services and supports do you currently receive from Ability Centre or another provider? These could be paid for by the government or paid for by you. (Please complete all that are relevant)

Therapy and health How often? Service provider

Nursing

Physiotherapy

Dentist

Speech Pathology

Occupational Therapy

Podiatry

Counselling/Social Work

Psychology

Dietitian

Assistive Technology

Other

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In your home How often? Service provider

Nursing support

Personal care and hygiene

Meal preparation

Meal assistance

Housekeeping

Equipment

Other

In the community How often? Service provider

Having a break (respite)

Volunteering

Spending time with friends

Other

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Out and about How often? Service provider

Public Transport

My own car

Taxi or Uber

Organised transport

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5.2 Has your home been modified or does it need to be?

5.3 In the next 12 months are there any pieces of equipment or modifications you think you will need to become more independent, or to maintain your independence? E.g. in the home, to communicate, to get around or to sleep better.

5.4 Do you have any ongoing repair or maintenance costs for your equipment?

5. Your services & supports cont.

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Aids, equipment or modifications How often? Service provider

6. Your health & wellbeing

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6.1 Thinking about the past 12 months, how has your health been? What services and supports have you needed? What activities did you enjoy?

6.2 In the next 12 months what does your best possible health and wellbeing look like? What things would you like to do and achieve?

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6.3 Are there new activities you’d like to try or do more of? E.g. join a club, go to an event, start a new hobby, learn to cook, play a sport.

6.4 What services and supports will you need to make this happen? E.g. accessibility, equipment, people support, counselling.

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6. Your health & wellbeing cont.

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6.7 What services and supports will you need to make this happen? E.g. equipment, people support, counselling, social work, capacity building therapy.

6.6 Do you know where you would like to work, receive training or education?

6.5 What other things would you like to do?

Get a job Meet new friends

Go to TAFE or university or do a course Join a community group

Volunteer Explore accommodation options

Start your own business Other Please specify below

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6.8 What would you like to achieve this year? E.g. find a new home, make new friends at school, ride a bike.

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The little things that make a differenceWhen you go through these questions sometimes it’s easy to miss the little things that make a huge difference in your life.For example, did you get new orthotics, did you or your family need a break and access an overnight stay at home or in another location? Please write or draw all of the things that you can think of over the last 12 months that have made your life easier and more enjoyable.

You're done!Now it’s time to have a break. Read through the workbook again tomorrow, to make sure you haven’t missed anything important.

Don't forget to take this completed workbook to your first planning meeting with the NDIS.

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