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This is important. Please consider contributing to this discussion in the sector as people with disabilities make excellent points regarding their right to self direct their own supports. So, how can we do this to ensure a funding model which has it's checks and balances. ?? These are important considerations for the enduring nature for a sustainable and funding model which helps to ensure pwd are in control of their own lives.

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NDIS Rules Update: New Definition of NDIS Supports From 3 October 2024, a new definition of NDIS supports has come into effect. This means NDIS participants can only spend their funding on approved supports and cannot use NDIS money for non-NDIS supports, for example: * Day-to-day living costs: Rent, food, groceries, clothes, travel, gas bills, pets, alcohol, and cigarettes. * Health and mental health services: Medicines not relevant to your disability, alternative therapies, ambulance services, hospital mental health services, and drug/alcohol treatment. * Family and child-related services: Babysitting, marriage counselling, childcare, and school fees. * Education and employment costs: University fees, vocational training, disability employment services, and workplace accessibility changes. It’s essential to understand these changes to ensure your NDIS funding is used correctly. If you need support navigating these new rules, reach us at Braveheart Plan Managers, we're here to help! #NDISUpdate #DisabilitySupport #NDISPlanManagement #NDISrules #planmanagement #NDISsupports

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United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities Researchers at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation AIHI are working alongside people living with disability and clinicians to make emergency care safer. Emergency Departments (ED) provide care for a diverse range of people; however, there is not always equitable access for adults living with disability, especially those with cognitive disability, who experience poorer health outcomes than the general population. People living with disability have two times the rate of ED admission compared with the general population. Despite an acknowledged need for improved access, research led by Professor Robyn Clay-Williams and Dr Bronwyn Newman, published in Australia’s leading emergency medicine journal, found there are very few evidence-based and evaluated strategies to accommodate the needs of people living with disability in EDs. For safer care practices to be effective and sustainable, they need to be supported so that people living with disability can experience safer care at every hospital. International Day of People with Disability (#IDPwD) is a United Nations day observed internationally on 3 December. #InternationalDayOfPeopleWithDisability #Inclusion #Diversity #Accessibility #TogetherWeCan Royal College of Emergency Medicine Australasian College for Emergency Medicine Macquarie University https://lnkd.in/gUpSxxSh

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1000 people?! 😡 I am very interested to hear how this has come about and what supports are now in place to support this reduction of this number. Similar to the feedback we are getting regarding support coordination funding, we are seeing plans stripped of necessary funding without consultation, nor with an alternate means of support being put in place? In a market that is currently shrouded by instability and a lack of confidence, this removal of 10% of the funded participant pool is only going to result in poorer results for those driving much needed private investments in the space, and poor choices for those that require this form of specialised housing. Kurt Fearnley Bill Shorten can you please provide some context to these results?

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World Health Organization uses the WHO-GATE 5P framework to strengthen access to assistive technology in any context. This strategy places #people at the centre and focuses equal attention on #policy, #products, #provision, and #personnel as interconnected elements that must be aligned to ensure equitable access. Learn more about WHO's work on access to assistive technology: https://lnkd.in/e5Diw-rU #WHOGATE5P #ATChangesLives Kylie Shae OAM

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Project title: HIV and other STI prevention strategies for overseas-born trans and gender diverse communities in Australia Be involved in a study exploring HIV and other STI prevention strategies specific to overseas-born trans and gender diverse (TGD) communities in Australia.   We would like to speak to members of the TGD communities who are: • Aged 18 years and above • Born overseas (or outside of Australia) • Currently residing in Australia • Sexually active in the past 6 months If you meet the above criteria, you can express your interest by completing a short online survey via https://lnkd.in/gZggymwx.   The findings of this study can be used to ensure that future HIV and other STI prevention strategies address the needs and unique lived experiences of overseas-born TGD communities. This study has been approved by the Alfred Hospital Ethics Committee, Project Number 311/24. Monash University Melbourne Sexual Health Centre Alfred Health #lgbtiqa #tgd #research #sexualhealth #healthpromotion #Australia #multicultural #intersectionality

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💙🔎 Some of the types of supports and services that the NDIS can fund include: ✅ Core Supports: These are everyday supports that help participants with activities of daily living, such as personal care, transport, and consumables. ✅ Capacity Building Supports: These supports aim to help participants build their independence and skills. Examples include assistance with employment, social and community participation, improved health and wellbeing, and support coordination. ✅ Assistive Technology: This includes aids and equipment that assist participants in their daily lives, such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, and communication devices. ✅ Home Modifications: These modifications to a participant’s home may be necessary to improve accessibility and safety, such as ramps, handrails, or bathroom modifications. ✅ Therapeutic Supports: These supports are provided by health professionals and include services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and behaviour support. These are just some supports and services that are tailored to meet the individual needs of NDIS participants and are funded based on their NDIS plan. The Incluso Services team can help develop a person-centered planning process. We aim to empower individuals, creating an inclusive environment for them regardless of their abilities to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Contact our expert team on 1300 674 401, email us at info@incluso.com.au or visit our website at http://www.incluso.com.au #SupportCoordinator #NDIS #NDISSupport #DisabilitySupport #NDISPlan #SupportServices #NDISCoordinator #InclusiveSupport #DisabilityCare #NDISParticipants #NDISHelp #QualityCare #NDISJourney #Empowerment #DisabilityAdvocacy

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Another great CSI UWA research seminar this week on the outcomes from the ACDC project (https://acdc.org.au/) with Community Mental Health Australia with Bill Gye former CEO of CMHA. The CSI UWA Summary Report from Lisette Kaleveld, Yasmine Hooper and Lily Szabo has just been released to coincide with the seminar at APO https://lnkd.in/gjrcXeYc. And here is the APO summary of the Summary Report. ... Between 2021 and 2024, teams of two, three or four people – referred to as ‘People Connectors’ – knocked on close to 52,600 doors in 27 communities around Australia to ask householders about their wellbeing. They had conversations about mental health and social and emotional wellbeing, collected data through a survey, discussed any needs that arose, and provided information and assistance by suggesting support options or linking people to services. In Round Three, People Connectors had more capacity to follow up on householders who asked for additional support. This involved People Connectors contacting services on their behalf, offering an extra visit, contacting them again through texting or phone calls, and providing additional information. This summary report provides an overview of the Round 3 survey responses and associated research findings. Key findings Householders were responsive to informal conversations about mental health and welcomed the opportunity to receive information about supports and services. The one-off visit with (in some cases) short-term follow-up contact, resulted in tangible outcomes for many householders. Householders sought support for more immediate issues to help address their mental health and wellbeing. Addressing the more complex support needs of Householders in ‘high-risk’ circumstances was challenging, but through their dedicated efforts, People Connectors were able to provide assistance. The proactive outreach aspect of doorknocking was largely helpful, but particular cultural and social conditions challenged its effectiveness. .... Well done to the ACDC and CSI UWA teams Lisette Kaleveld, Yasmine Hooper, Leanne Lester, Lily Szabo and others Bill Gye Julie Millard AM Raymonda Dijkwel and many others Centre for Social Impact The University of Western Australia

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This podcast discusses codesign and partnership approaches to develop and implement CVD decision aids in Australian primary care systems: https://lnkd.in/gMCQ9n2v

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New Insights from the NDIA! The NDIA has published its Position Statement on Conflicts of Interest in the NDIS provider market, shedding light on how these conflicts affect both participants and providers. After consulting extensively with the community, the NDIA introduced resources to support transparent conflict management, including guides, factsheets, and checklists. Providers are expected to identify, declare, and manage conflicts to uphold trust, ethical practices, and participant rights. Dive into why robust compliance and thorough audits are vital for managing conflicts effectively. Want to know more? 📞 1800 444 800 ✉️ ndis@gccertification.com 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gTRFkxhf #NDIS #Compliance #Auditing #QualityAssurance #GCC #AuditSupport https://lnkd.in/gtpqgWUv

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NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee (NDIS EAC) via Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking EOIs. The NDIS EAC will give advice to government on the suitability of supports for funding under the NDIS. Its role is to provide advice on the evidence base for therapeutic supports accessed through the NDIS, improving outcomes and ensuring better value for participants. Click the link to read more - https://lnkd.in/gw6iQtXV #ndis #ndischanges #evidenceadvisorycommittee #EAC

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AAPi recently released a new resource - Writing Effective NDIS Reports - following many emails and calls for assistance from members. In this webinar, AAPi’s Chief Services Officer Amanda Curran, who developed the resource in consultation with specialist technical staff at the NDIA, will walk you through the step-by-step guide and discuss some of the problem areas you need to be aware of. The webinar will cover: • Considering the purpose of and rules of the NDIS • Writing and formatting your report • What evidence should you include, and who can provide evidence? • Setting goals for the plan period and referencing back to the previous period’s goals and achievements • Staying within scope • Other support options • Connecting NDIS functional domains, symptoms, functional impact, and support • Appealing a rejection • Resources and templates Register here: https://ow.ly/5zQi50RS7je

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Parenting support is more important than ever given the rise in prevalence of mental health problems in children and adolescents globally. Come check out the science behind parenting support -or better yet, present your discoveries of the science of parenting! Details below:

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"The (NDIS Support) lists are incoherent, heavy handed, and, worst of all, inconsistent with the purpose of the NDIS and with larger reforms the scheme needs to be sustainable. For the sake of public confidence in the NDIS, there may be good reason to create a shortlist of supports that are illegal or at odds with public expectations about the appropriate use of public funds. But trying to codify all supports that are ‘in’ or ‘out’ is a fruitless exercise. The government should ditch its 17-page list and focus reform efforts on bringing the NDIS back to its original design intent as a world-leading system of self-directed disability support." https://lnkd.in/g_9tMmDH

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