INtroduction to ndis home care

How to Access Home Care

Eligibility:

• be under 65 years old with significant or permanent disability.

• NDIS access individuals funding and sometimes conduct capacity building to support skills development.

How to Apply

• Gather required documents e.g. proof of residency and medical evidence from health professional

• Submit an Access Request (Apply) by calling NDIS 1800800110, downloading and sending access request form via email or post

• Wait for Eligibility decision

• Accepted Plan your supports
  
  

Benefits for Participants

Allows for participants to remain in their own home’s

Improves quality of life, allows for tailored plans, increased control over daily routine and build’s skills for independent living

NDIS participants should be understand the types of supports available:

CORE

• Personal care (showering, grooming, mobility)

• Daily Household Tasks (Cleaning, laundry and meal preps)

• Medication Prompts

• Overnight Care

• Skill-building to foster greater autonomy

High Intensity Care

• Complex bowel care

• External (PEG) feeding and management

• Dysphagia (swallowing disorder)

• Ventilator support

• Tracheostomy care

• Urinary Catheter management

• Subcutaneous injection

• Complex wound and pressure care

• Epilepsy and seizure management