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The NDIS and you

Let’s work it out together

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) represents new possibilities for many people with a disability. The scheme is designed to maximise choice and control, and put you in the driver’s seat in determining the services and activities that can best help you achieve your goals.

The pre-planning booklet included at the back of this pack is designed to help you prepare for your NDIS planning meeting. By completing the booklet before your meeting, you can develop a clear understanding of the support you want and need, now and in the future.

For assistance with your preparation, contact Centacare on 1300 236 822.

Your path to an NDIS plan

Centacare is here to help you at any stage along your NDIS journey.

Access the NDIS

The NDIS provides people (under 65 years of age) with a permanent or significant disability access to support to help them take part in everyday activities and to achieve their individual goals and aspirations.

To find out if you meet the access criteria, contact the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) on 1800 800 110.

Pre-planning

Being prepared is the key to most things in life and the NDIS is no exception. That’s why Centacare is here to help you with the planning process. We have developed a handy pre-planning booklet that helps to highlight your needs and goals and most importantly, what support is needed. You can find the pre-planning booklet at the back of this pack.

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Access the NDIS Pre-planning Your

first plan

NDIS planning meeting

NDIS Planning Meeting

If you’re eligible, the NDIA will get in touch with you to arrange a planning meeting. In the meeting they will work out the type of support and the amount of funding you need.

If you would also like a Centacare team member to attend your NDIS planning meeting, we’re just a phone call away.

Your first plan

Once you receive your first NDIS plan, it is time to put it into action and organise the support and services you need and Centacare can help with this.

If you are funded for Support Coordination, Centacare Choices can assist you to implement your plan with the help of one of our Support Coordinators.

How can Centacare help?

With experienced and qualified support teams in local communities across South East Queensland, we can provide support and services tailored to your needs.

We have services to help you live well at home, including support with your everyday personal routines, household chores and getting out for shopping and other appointments.

We can help you get the right living arrangements in place, with our supported group housing, short-term accommodation options or help to make the modifications you need to live better in your own home.

You can also get more out of life with Centacare. Whether it ’s getting involved in our drama, technology or cooking activities, gaining qualifications, volunteering, social events, working on your own well-being with our team of therapists, or getting support to reach that next personal goal, we can help you with options that suit you best.

Your best plan is our priority. As a Catholic, not-for-profit organisation, we exist to help people live their best lives. If we don’t offer the services or opportunities you’re looking for, we’ll do our best to connect you with someone who does.

To find out how we can help you to achieve your goals contact us on 1300 236 822.

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NDIS Pre-planning Booklet

Preparing for your planning meeting will help you get the support that is right for you

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Completing this pre-planning booklet is the first step in preparing for your NDIS planning meeting. It can help to develop a clear understanding of who you are, what you like and dislike, what support you need and want and how that support is provided. You can complete this booklet independently or you might prefer to complete it with the assistance of family, friends or a Centacare staff member.

This booklet has been designed to take into account the eight life domains identified by the NDIS as areas of possible support. These are:

• Daily Living (includes personal care and transport)

• Home

• Relationships

• Health and Well-being

• Lifelong Learning

• Work

• Social and Economic Participation

• Choice and Control

For each section please tick the boxes that best fit your situation. If none of the options describe your situation, use the space provided to describe things in your own words. It may also be useful to think about your goals around each section so there is space provided for you to write them down. If you do not need support in a particular area you can skip that page.

We have added some other questions that might help others get to know you better; however, you can choose not to answer these questions.

Please do not hesitate to contact your Centacare Service Delivery Manager if you have any questions about this booklet or require assistance to complete it.

Phone Number: 1300 236 822

Ask for the NDIS Team.

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DETAILS OF THE PERSON REQUIRING SUPPORT

First Name

Middle Name

Surname

Date of Birth

Country of Birth

Gender Female Male Other

Address

Suburb Postcode

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Email

Medicare Number

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Yes No Both

Language Preference

Do you require an interpreter? Yes No

Do you have specific communication requirements?

(E.g. larger fonts, picture format, sign language)

Yes No

Please specify:

Disability Diagnosis


CARER/SUPPORT PERSON #1

Name DOB (optional)

Address

Relationshipto person needing support

Home Phone Mobile No

Formal Decision Maker Yes No Email

CARER/SUPPORT PERSON #2

Name DOB (optional)

Address

Relationshipto person needing support

Home Phone Mobile No

Formal Decision Maker Yes No Email

SUMMARY OF CURRENT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES

Name of organisation providing support Type of Support Amount and Frequency


MEDICAL PRACTITIONER/ THERAPIST #1

Name

Business Name

Profession

Address

Contact Phone

Email


Name

Business Name

Profession

Address

Contact Phone

Email


Name

Business Name

Profession

Address

Contact Phone

Email

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Regular Weekly Timetable of Support for an ‘average week’ - include what you do, the support you need to do it and how you get there, if you need to travel.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Morning

Lunchtime

Afternoon

Evening

Overnight

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Occasional Activities

Month What I do How often Support I need


ABOUT MYSELF AND MY NEEDS

These things are working well for me and I would like to continue because they are important to me

These things are not working well for me and I would like to explore new options

Describe the person you would like to support you(Are there specific characteristics/ qualities/ interests/ skills/ gender/ age that you are wanting in your support workers?)

If you have a carer, please ask them to describe the support they might need to assist them in maintaining their caring role (carer statement)

What are your cultural, spiritual and faith needs(Please detail anything you would like someone to know, for example: special food/ attending church or celebrations.)

Other things I want people to know about me and support I need to take advantage of life opportunities


ABOUT MYSELF AND MY NEEDS (Cont.)

These are some of the things I am happy for people to do for me

These are some of the things I do not want done for me

A good day for me involves

My favourite things to do are

My quality of life could be improved by

Things that I enjoy and am interested in include

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If you are able to complete all aspects of your personal care needs without support - please move on to SECTION 2.

Please indicate your situation What do you need support with?

I need help with completing tasks like showering/bathing, dressing and undressing.

Never Sometimes Always

I need assistance with grooming.


I need help using the toilet.


I use continence aids such as pads.


I am able to be unsupported for:

Long periods of time

Short periods of time

Cannot be left alone

The above situations don’t really describe me or I have other personal care needs that include:

My goals in regards to my personal care (daily life) are:

S E C T I O N 1 M Y P E R S O N A L N E E D SThis is about the care and support you need to look after yourself and your personal appearance – such as getting in and out of bed, washing, dressing and using the toilet. You may be able to do these things yourself or you may just need some reminding or encouraging. Tick the statement that best describes your situation. Please detail the support you would like in this area.

If none of these describe your situation, use the space provided to describe your situation in your own words.

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If you are able to complete all aspects of your daily living without support - please move on to SECTION 3.

Please tick relevant box and detail support needed

I need help with: Never Sometimes Always What do you need support with?

Shopping

Housework

Home maintenance

Laundry

Gardening

Paying bills

Managing my finances

Making appointments

Getting to and from appointments

Pet care

Some of my strengths, skills and abilities in these areas:

Something I would enjoy doing or would like to try and develop skills in:

The above situations don’t really describe me, my situation is:

My day-to-day goals are:

S E C T I O N 2 P R A C T I C A L A S P E C T S O F D A I LY L I V I N GThis is about how you manage day-to-day activities in your life, activities such as shopping, laundry, changing bed linen, cleaning, gardening, managing your money, paying bills and dealing with correspondence. These activities may be affected by your current knowledge, confidence or how well you can move around physically. Please tick according to your current ability level and detail the support you would like in this area.



Please tick

Please choose the statement that best fits your situation.

Who do you live with?Is this arrangement meeting your needs?

What type of support do you need?

I live in my own home:

Alone With family Others

I live in a rental property:

Alone With family Others

I live in supported accommodation with

_________ other people.

I live in emergency or temporary accommodation.

I live in a hostel.

I am currently homeless.


My goals in regards to my current living arrangements are:

S E C T I O N 3 L I V I N G A R R A N G E M E N T SThis is about your current living arrangements – where you live and who you live with. Please also detail whether you are content with your current living arrangement.



If you are satisfied with your current housing and do not require home modifications - please move on to SECTION 5.

Please tick

Area What modifications are required?

Entry/ exit

Kitchen

Bedroom

Lounge area

Bathroom

Toilet

Laundry

Garden/ outside areas

Garage

An area that is not included above that needs modifications:

My goals in regards to my home are:

S E C T I O N 4 L I V I N G A R R A N G E M E N T S ( H o m e m o d i f i c a t i o n s)This is about the suitability of your housing and how it meets your disability support needs. For example: toilet modifications, shower rails, ramps, or ceiling tracks for hoists. Tick the statement/statements that you think best fits your situation. Please detail the support you would like in this area.

If there is another area within your home that has not been listed please include it in the space provided.


If you can eat, drink and stay healthy without support - please move on to SECTION 6.

Please indicate your situation. What do you need support with?

I require a special diet.

Thickeners Diabetic diet

Food intolerances Other food intolerances

No special diet required

I need help with eating and drinking. (Others need to feed me and give me drinks).


I have a problem with over or under eating and therefore maintaining a healthy weight.


I have difficulty with preparing some of my meals; therefore, I need help with meal preparation.


I need modified crockery and cutlery to feed myself.



My goals around staying well and healthy are:

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If you are generally physically and emotionally well and able to look after yourself without support - please move on to SECTION 7.


I have physical health/mental health needs and I need assistance to stay well.


I require the following to assist with mobility:

Wheelie walker Hoist

Wheelchair Other

No assistance required

I need help to transfer from my bed, chair, car, shower, toilet etc.


My mobility equipment needs modifications, adaptions and regular maintenance.

Not Applicable Never

Always Sometimes

My family/friends/I’m concerned about my mental health.



My goals around physical and mental wellbeing are:

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If you can get out and about in the community without support and have friends who stay in touch - please move on to SECTION 8.


I am lonely at times. I would like to do more and have more people in my life. I need help to get out, meet people and build relationships.


I need assistance with transport to get out into the community and see friends and family.


Are you involved in any community activities?


How often do you see your family or friends?


Places I like to visit include:


My goals around relationships and community are:

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If you are able to stay safe without support - please move on to SECTION 9.


I need help to stay safe.


Family/friends worry about my safety.


Some of the things that help me stay safe include:

Personal alarm Other

Regular visitors Not Applicable

Security screens and doors

I would like further information about support that is available to help me stay safe and well in my own home.

Yes No


My goals around keeping safe and well are:

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If you are content with your current situation and can find/maintain employment without support - please move on to SECTION 10.


I would like to explore work opportunities and need some help to find:

Paid work

Volunteering

Not applicable

I need help to maintain work.

Yes No Not applicable

I need transport assistance to attend work.

Yes No Not applicable

Some of my current skills and interests around work include:


My goals around work are:

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If you are content with your current situation and attend/find education without support - please move on to SECTION 11.


I would like assistance to explore learning opportunities.

Yes No

I need help to maintain my education and learning opportunities.

Yes No

I need transport assistance to attend education.

Yes No

Some of my skills and interests in education and learning include:


My goals around education are:

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If you do not take any medication or do not need support to organise or take your medication - please move on to SECTION 12.


I take regular medications

Yes No

I can administer my own medication, however, I need:

Suitable aids (e.g. Webster pack)

Prompting and encouragement

Not applicable

I need to take medications and I need someone to organise and administer these medications to me.



My goals around medication are:

S E C T I O N 1 1 M E D I C AT I O NThis is about how you manage your medication. Tick the statement/statements that you think best fit your situation. Please detail the support you would like in this area.



If you are able to make decisions about your life as you’re independent, confident and capable of understanding your options without support - please move on to SECTION 13.


The following people are involved in my decision making:

Family Advocate

Public Trust Friends

Office of the Public Guardian

Most decisions about my life are made by other people.

Yes No

I would like to be more involved in making decisions. I would like to take more control.

Yes No

I need information to assist me in my decision making.

Yes No

I need assistance to build my confidence to make decisions about my life.

Yes No

I make most day to day decisions but others make the major decisions.

Yes No

I will need assistance to coordinate my support.

Yes No

My goals around having greater choice and control are:

S E C T I O N 1 2 C H O I C E A N D C O N T R O L


If you do not have any therapy needs please move onto the next section.


I would benefit from the following therapies

Physiotherapist

Speech Pathologist

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Psychologist (Behavioural Therapist)

Remedial Massage Therapist

The above examples don’t really describe my therapy needs, my situation is:

My therapy goals are:

S E C T I O N 1 3 T H E R A P Y N E E D SThis section outlines your current and potential therapy needs. Think about whether you need on-going or one-off consultations with the following therapists to keep you healthy or to provide advice on aids, equipment or home modifications.



Did someone help you to complete this booklet?

I completed the booklet by myself. I had help completing this booklet.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this pre-planning booklet.

Please contact your Centacare Service Delivery Manager if you are happy to share this information with Centacare or need further assistance with NDIS pre-planning.

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