Eligibility Criteria
Assistance with Daily Living
Reasonable and Necessary
The NDIS assesses funding eligibility on a case-by-case basis. Personal care will be included within your plan if it is deemed a reasonable and necessary support that fulfils your needs and will assist you in achieving your goals.
If you believe you require personal care assistance, you must arrive at your NDIS planning meeting prepared and informed about the form of personal care you require.
What is Personal Care?
Anything of a personal nature performed for you is referred to as personal care. Examples include personal hygiene, such as bathing, shampooing, hair washing, oral hygiene, grooming, getting dressed, going to the toilet, and continence care, such as toileting, catheter/stoma care, and bedding changing. It may also involve, if necessary, support with eating and drinking and attendance at appointments.
This type of care may be required in many situations. For example, if you live alone, with family, or with others, a support worker may visit every morning to assist you in getting ready for the day. If needed, assistance with personal care may be offered when you’re at work, participating in leisure activities, or on vacation away from home.
Make a Plan for Your Personal Care
Because everyone’s situation is different, care plans must be personalised to the individual and take into account things like age, gender, and familial relationships.
If you prefer that a family member undertake more intimate personal care activities, your decision should be considered when determining the degree of funding.
Personal care assistance for children is not meant to take the position of a parent or caregiver. However, whenever a child has complex needs and requires a higher level of support than a child of the same age, the NDIS may consider providing personal care disability support in Rhodes.
Choosing a Personal Care Provider
When selecting a provider to help you manage this component of your NDIS plan, make sure they understand your personal care needs thoroughly and can link you with qualified disability care workers. Because of the nature of the care they provide, the relationship you build with your support worker is vital, and it is also quite personal, so you must feel at ease with anyone who collaborates with you.
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