The NDIS is transitioning to become fully operational across Australia. It is being rolled out state by state, with all of NSW to have the NDIS by July 2018. The NDIS aims to give people with disability more choice and control over supports to live independently and participate in their communities. It also seeks to support people early to reduce the impact of disability. However, establishing the NDIS across all of Australia presents challenges as the market of disability supports expands dramatically.
TIN Arts is a social enterprise in County Durham that runs participatory dance projects for people of all abilities funded through personal budgets. Personal budgets allow individuals to use their social care funds for activities like dance classes that provide both social and health benefits. TIN Arts receives funding through direct payments from personal budgets for their contemporary dance class GeTIN2Dance for adults with learning disabilities. Personal budgets are increasing under new legislation and allow individuals greater choice and control over their care.
The document outlines the strategic plan for the NPY Women's Council from 2014-2018. It provides details about the organization such as its mission, guiding principles, achievements, where it operates, and future plans. The strategic plan aims to reduce vulnerability, violence and harm in communities while strengthening its workforce. Key focus areas include service delivery, youth programs, child and family wellbeing, and domestic violence services.
The document provides an overview of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council (NPYWC), including its origins, aims to support Aboriginal women and communities in the central desert region, key functions such as advocacy and service delivery programs, organizational structure, and strategic planning processes to guide its work.
The Mindful Service provides outreach mental health services for 16-25 year olds in Surrey who are not accessing traditional services. It is run by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The service aims to engage hard to reach youth, provide consultations and training, work with other agencies, and prevent long-term mental health issues. It operates flexibly in Guildford and Redhill to meet the needs of homeless, substance using, socially isolated, and transitioning youth. Challenges include managing a large geographic area with few staff, prioritizing work, and engaging those most in need of support.
The document outlines Creative Minds, a program developed by a UK mental health trust to promote wellbeing through creative activities. It aims to deliver activities wanted by communities and restore hope through a non-judgemental, partnership-based approach. Workshops found creative activities increased skills, confidence, and purpose. The program now includes over 90 community partnerships and internal projects across arts, music, sports and more to engage people and address social determinants of mental health. Evaluation found increased participation, quality care, and community resilience through this approach.
The Alchemy Project is a co-production action research project between Dance United Yorkshire, Cultural Utilities and Enterprises, and several early intervention psychosis services within the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The project uses contemporary dance training and performance over four weeks to help young adults accessing early psychosis services. It aims to improve patients' positive affect, functioning, and relationships by addressing isolation, low confidence, and lack of motivation. Evaluations found the dance intervention significantly improved mental well-being and quality of life scores. It is an effective treatment that challenges expectations through non-clinical focus, increases wellness through physical activity, and reduces isolation through social connection.
We are Worth the Investment. NSW Council for Intellectual Disability Conference 16-17 July 2015. Planning - How does it all work- Eric Platt, Self Advocate
TIN Arts is a social enterprise in County Durham that runs participatory dance projects for people of all abilities funded through personal budgets. Personal budgets allow individuals to use their social care funds for activities like dance classes that provide both social and health benefits. TIN Arts receives funding through direct payments from personal budgets for their contemporary dance class GeTIN2Dance for adults with learning disabilities. Personal budgets are increasing under new legislation and allow individuals greater choice and control over their care.
The document outlines the strategic plan for the NPY Women's Council from 2014-2018. It provides details about the organization such as its mission, guiding principles, achievements, where it operates, and future plans. The strategic plan aims to reduce vulnerability, violence and harm in communities while strengthening its workforce. Key focus areas include service delivery, youth programs, child and family wellbeing, and domestic violence services.
The document provides an overview of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council (NPYWC), including its origins, aims to support Aboriginal women and communities in the central desert region, key functions such as advocacy and service delivery programs, organizational structure, and strategic planning processes to guide its work.
The Mindful Service provides outreach mental health services for 16-25 year olds in Surrey who are not accessing traditional services. It is run by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The service aims to engage hard to reach youth, provide consultations and training, work with other agencies, and prevent long-term mental health issues. It operates flexibly in Guildford and Redhill to meet the needs of homeless, substance using, socially isolated, and transitioning youth. Challenges include managing a large geographic area with few staff, prioritizing work, and engaging those most in need of support.
The document outlines Creative Minds, a program developed by a UK mental health trust to promote wellbeing through creative activities. It aims to deliver activities wanted by communities and restore hope through a non-judgemental, partnership-based approach. Workshops found creative activities increased skills, confidence, and purpose. The program now includes over 90 community partnerships and internal projects across arts, music, sports and more to engage people and address social determinants of mental health. Evaluation found increased participation, quality care, and community resilience through this approach.
The Alchemy Project is a co-production action research project between Dance United Yorkshire, Cultural Utilities and Enterprises, and several early intervention psychosis services within the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The project uses contemporary dance training and performance over four weeks to help young adults accessing early psychosis services. It aims to improve patients' positive affect, functioning, and relationships by addressing isolation, low confidence, and lack of motivation. Evaluations found the dance intervention significantly improved mental well-being and quality of life scores. It is an effective treatment that challenges expectations through non-clinical focus, increases wellness through physical activity, and reduces isolation through social connection.
We are Worth the Investment. NSW Council for Intellectual Disability Conference 16-17 July 2015. Planning - How does it all work- Eric Platt, Self Advocate
Improving Lives: Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities conferencemckenln
This document discusses preparing children and young people with special educational needs for adulthood. It emphasizes starting discussions about long-term goals like employment, independent living, relationships, and health by age 13-14. It provides guidance on supporting employment, independent living, health, relationships and community participation from an early age through transition planning, resources, role models and inclusive local services. The goal is for young people to achieve positive adult outcomes in these key areas.
Positive Peace: Rotary and the Institute for Economics and PeaceRotary International
Rotary and the Institute for Economics and Peace have formed a strategic partnership that draws from the framework of positive peace. The partnership builds on the institute's empirical research on the attitudes, institutions, and structures of more peaceful societies, coupled with Rotary's grassroots work in communities around the globe. Dive into positive peace and learn how Rotarians can get involved through an online peace academy and take action at the local level.
This presentation is from the Art of Social Prescribing event which took place on 17th September 2015 in Liverpool.
This presentation was given by Helen Edwards and Matt Pearce from Gloucestershire CCG.
This one day conference aimed to respond to increasing interest in social prescribing. It presented the latest academic and applied research with particular reference to the role that arts and cultural activities play in social prescribing. A range of workshops that took place introduced a range of established arts and cultural programmes, highlighted good practice approaches in mental health and wellbeing and encouraged debate on how to most effectively commission, fund and evaluate social prescribing schemes.
The conference was delivered in partnership by NEF and academics leading the AHRC-funded Art of Social Prescribing project at Liverpool John Moores University. It is a Making Connections event, part of the Cultural Commissioning Programme, an Arts Council England funded initiative to support commissioners, arts & cultural sector and policymakers with undertaking cultural commissioning to improve public service outcomes. www.ncvo.org/CCProg.
This document provides an overview of Sam Sly and their work with Beyond Limits. [1] Sam is a social worker who became frustrated with the lack of change in social services. [2] They started their own consultancy to design more personalized services and eventually founded Beyond Limits. [3] Beyond Limits uses service design principles and individual budgets to create tailored support plans for 20 people transitioning out of hospitals or with reputations for having complex support needs.
Settling into University - overcoming obstaclesSue Beckingham
Whether you're a new or returning student; home or international, live in halls or commute, have come from school, college or work - The journey through university will present challenges at some point for everyone. This is why at Sheffield Hallam there is a wide range of support to help everyone overcome these obstacles and every student is allocated an Academic Adviser.
This infographic poster considers some of the obstacles students say they and their peers may be experiencing; and the support and advice that is available to help them.
#Caring4NHSPeople virtual wellbeing session 8th December 2021 NHS Horizons
The document discusses a national health and wellbeing event focused on supporting NHS staff experiencing menopause in the workplace. It provides an overview of the event's aims, speakers, and agenda. The event will discuss the national menopause programme at NHS England/NHS Improvement, which aims to develop clinical pathways and education to support menopausal women and address the significant impact menopause can have on the large female NHS workforce.
#Caring4NHSPeople virtual wellbeing session 10th November 2021NHS Horizons
The document summarizes a virtual community meeting focused on contributing to a positive culture through kindness and compassion. It includes:
- An agenda with presentations on civility initiatives at various NHS trusts, the importance of positive culture change, and improvements in bullying/harassment rates.
- Information about the NHS England and NHS Improvement Civility and Respect program and campaign aims to promote respectful workplaces.
- Details of additional campaign sessions and how to get involved or seek further support.
- A discussion on establishing a Kindness Collaborative at Northern Care Alliance NHS Group to improve staff survey scores around civility.
The document discusses how arts and culture can be used to support people's well-being and deliver positive outcomes. It notes that the Care Act of 2014 places an emphasis on promoting well-being and using community assets. Co-producing commissioning is highlighted as an approach where professionals and citizens share power to plan and deliver support together. The document provides examples of outcomes that arts and culture can address, such as mental health, education, and community cohesion. It also outlines factors that influence how commissioners engage with arts organizations and the goals of the artscommissioningtoolkit.com website in supporting arts groups to engage with public sector commissioning.
Holistic Dementia Care - Silver Innings IndiaSailesh Mishra
1) A1 Snehanjali provides holistic dementia care through assisted living facilities in India. It aims to help elders live with dignity and overcome challenges of aging.
2) The facilities provide personalized and group activities, meals, medication management, and 24/7 care and support to residents.
3) Care is focused on stimulating residents' minds, bodies and souls through non-pharmacological therapies like music, dance, art and social activities.
Module 4 Individual Service Funds - monitoring and reviewingChris Watson
This document discusses monitoring and reviewing individual support funds (ISFs). It emphasizes the importance of regular, person-centered reviews that focus on outcomes. Reviews can be conducted by the individual, providers, or social workers. Minor changes may not require a full review. The document provides examples of positive reviews and explores when more formal reviews are needed, such as annually or due to significant changes. Regular, light-touch reviews with providers can help build relationships and catch small changes. The overall goal is for reviews to be flexible and support individuals' changing needs and goals over time.
#Caring4NHSPeople - virtual wellbeing session 9 December 2020NHS Horizons
The document summarizes a virtual community meeting on December 9th to support the health and wellbeing of NHS people during the Covid-19 response. The meeting aims to offer support, ideas, knowledge and wisdom to those supporting staff wellbeing and connect participants. The agenda includes welcome remarks, national wellbeing overviews, sharing wellbeing support activities, supporting managers and leaders, and a closing. Participants are encouraged to introduce themselves and join the community mailing list. [END SUMMARY]
Individual service funds - an introduction for Learning Disabilities EnglandChris Watson
Individual Service Funds (ISFs) in England allow individuals to have more choice and control over how their personal budgets for social care are used. ISFs are held by an independent organization on behalf of the individual to arrange support as outlined in their support plan. The organization works in partnership with the individual to ensure their needs and desired outcomes are met flexibly. Research shows ISFs have helped improve lives by empowering individuals and families with greater choice, control and flexibility over their support compared to traditional services. The document discusses how ISFs work, their benefits, and examples of local areas the organization supports to establish ISFs.
The document describes several arts and mental health programs in the UK:
- The Alchemy Project uses intensive dance interventions for young adults with psychosis through the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Evaluations show it improves well-being.
- Verd de Gris develops art projects in the North West of England for mental health, inter-generational work, and building understanding. Their "Behind the Mask" program uses arts to support recovery for local women.
- Kirklees Council Community Partnerships supports hundreds of community arts projects for mental health through music, drama, crafts and more to promote prevention and well-being.
The document summarizes the Resilient Places initiative, which aims to establish and deliver a mental health community coordination project and mental health resource hub in communities affected by natural disasters. It provides an overview of the goals of promoting social inclusion, recovery-focused mental health services, and easy access to information. It also describes activities conducted including consulting local services, establishing coordinators in different regions, providing training and microgrants to community groups, and the plans to continue enhancing mental health hubs and resources.
Improving Lives: Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities conferencemckenln
Inclusive communication means providing a range of ways for people to communicate and be involved in expressing their needs, feelings, and making choices. It involves spending time with others and sharing information in a way that individuals can understand. Positive outcomes of inclusive communication include feeling safe, treated with dignity and respect, being involved in decisions, and receiving good quality healthcare. Effective communication is important for everyone, but often nobody takes responsibility for it. Staff have an important role to play in creating an environment where people can interact and build relationships through communication.
Kath Sutherland presented on providing effective person-centered support for those at the end of life. She discussed how removing barriers through responsive, coordinated services based on co-production principles can support individuals' needs, wishes and circumstances. This requires considering individuals holistically, utilizing local resources, addressing impacts on health/social care, and investing in proven support methods, research, training and implementation support.
From ‘what’s the matter with you’ to ‘what matters to you’ : the assets appr...Iriss
IRISS has, for a long time, been interested in the way that
asset-based approaches can redress in favour of doing
things with people rather than doing things to people.
We set out with our partners in East Dunbartonshire to
explore how to implement an assets approach in action.
Contributor: IRISS
Presentation by Antonella Segre, of Connect Groups - Social Prescribing: An old concept but a new way forward. Presented at the Western Australian Mental Health Conference 2019.
We are Worth the Investment. NSW Council for Intellectual Disability Conference 16-17 July 2015. Children, Young People and the NDIS Mary Hawkins, Branch Manager Nepean Blue Mountains Early Transition Site NDIA
We are Worth the Investment. NSW Council for Intellectual Disability Conference 16-17 July 2015. David Bowen CEO NDIA at Opening Session NDIS-where are we now?
Improving Lives: Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities conferencemckenln
This document discusses preparing children and young people with special educational needs for adulthood. It emphasizes starting discussions about long-term goals like employment, independent living, relationships, and health by age 13-14. It provides guidance on supporting employment, independent living, health, relationships and community participation from an early age through transition planning, resources, role models and inclusive local services. The goal is for young people to achieve positive adult outcomes in these key areas.
Positive Peace: Rotary and the Institute for Economics and PeaceRotary International
Rotary and the Institute for Economics and Peace have formed a strategic partnership that draws from the framework of positive peace. The partnership builds on the institute's empirical research on the attitudes, institutions, and structures of more peaceful societies, coupled with Rotary's grassroots work in communities around the globe. Dive into positive peace and learn how Rotarians can get involved through an online peace academy and take action at the local level.
This presentation is from the Art of Social Prescribing event which took place on 17th September 2015 in Liverpool.
This presentation was given by Helen Edwards and Matt Pearce from Gloucestershire CCG.
This one day conference aimed to respond to increasing interest in social prescribing. It presented the latest academic and applied research with particular reference to the role that arts and cultural activities play in social prescribing. A range of workshops that took place introduced a range of established arts and cultural programmes, highlighted good practice approaches in mental health and wellbeing and encouraged debate on how to most effectively commission, fund and evaluate social prescribing schemes.
The conference was delivered in partnership by NEF and academics leading the AHRC-funded Art of Social Prescribing project at Liverpool John Moores University. It is a Making Connections event, part of the Cultural Commissioning Programme, an Arts Council England funded initiative to support commissioners, arts & cultural sector and policymakers with undertaking cultural commissioning to improve public service outcomes. www.ncvo.org/CCProg.
This document provides an overview of Sam Sly and their work with Beyond Limits. [1] Sam is a social worker who became frustrated with the lack of change in social services. [2] They started their own consultancy to design more personalized services and eventually founded Beyond Limits. [3] Beyond Limits uses service design principles and individual budgets to create tailored support plans for 20 people transitioning out of hospitals or with reputations for having complex support needs.
Settling into University - overcoming obstaclesSue Beckingham
Whether you're a new or returning student; home or international, live in halls or commute, have come from school, college or work - The journey through university will present challenges at some point for everyone. This is why at Sheffield Hallam there is a wide range of support to help everyone overcome these obstacles and every student is allocated an Academic Adviser.
This infographic poster considers some of the obstacles students say they and their peers may be experiencing; and the support and advice that is available to help them.
#Caring4NHSPeople virtual wellbeing session 8th December 2021 NHS Horizons
The document discusses a national health and wellbeing event focused on supporting NHS staff experiencing menopause in the workplace. It provides an overview of the event's aims, speakers, and agenda. The event will discuss the national menopause programme at NHS England/NHS Improvement, which aims to develop clinical pathways and education to support menopausal women and address the significant impact menopause can have on the large female NHS workforce.
#Caring4NHSPeople virtual wellbeing session 10th November 2021NHS Horizons
The document summarizes a virtual community meeting focused on contributing to a positive culture through kindness and compassion. It includes:
- An agenda with presentations on civility initiatives at various NHS trusts, the importance of positive culture change, and improvements in bullying/harassment rates.
- Information about the NHS England and NHS Improvement Civility and Respect program and campaign aims to promote respectful workplaces.
- Details of additional campaign sessions and how to get involved or seek further support.
- A discussion on establishing a Kindness Collaborative at Northern Care Alliance NHS Group to improve staff survey scores around civility.
The document discusses how arts and culture can be used to support people's well-being and deliver positive outcomes. It notes that the Care Act of 2014 places an emphasis on promoting well-being and using community assets. Co-producing commissioning is highlighted as an approach where professionals and citizens share power to plan and deliver support together. The document provides examples of outcomes that arts and culture can address, such as mental health, education, and community cohesion. It also outlines factors that influence how commissioners engage with arts organizations and the goals of the artscommissioningtoolkit.com website in supporting arts groups to engage with public sector commissioning.
Holistic Dementia Care - Silver Innings IndiaSailesh Mishra
1) A1 Snehanjali provides holistic dementia care through assisted living facilities in India. It aims to help elders live with dignity and overcome challenges of aging.
2) The facilities provide personalized and group activities, meals, medication management, and 24/7 care and support to residents.
3) Care is focused on stimulating residents' minds, bodies and souls through non-pharmacological therapies like music, dance, art and social activities.
Module 4 Individual Service Funds - monitoring and reviewingChris Watson
This document discusses monitoring and reviewing individual support funds (ISFs). It emphasizes the importance of regular, person-centered reviews that focus on outcomes. Reviews can be conducted by the individual, providers, or social workers. Minor changes may not require a full review. The document provides examples of positive reviews and explores when more formal reviews are needed, such as annually or due to significant changes. Regular, light-touch reviews with providers can help build relationships and catch small changes. The overall goal is for reviews to be flexible and support individuals' changing needs and goals over time.
#Caring4NHSPeople - virtual wellbeing session 9 December 2020NHS Horizons
The document summarizes a virtual community meeting on December 9th to support the health and wellbeing of NHS people during the Covid-19 response. The meeting aims to offer support, ideas, knowledge and wisdom to those supporting staff wellbeing and connect participants. The agenda includes welcome remarks, national wellbeing overviews, sharing wellbeing support activities, supporting managers and leaders, and a closing. Participants are encouraged to introduce themselves and join the community mailing list. [END SUMMARY]
Individual service funds - an introduction for Learning Disabilities EnglandChris Watson
Individual Service Funds (ISFs) in England allow individuals to have more choice and control over how their personal budgets for social care are used. ISFs are held by an independent organization on behalf of the individual to arrange support as outlined in their support plan. The organization works in partnership with the individual to ensure their needs and desired outcomes are met flexibly. Research shows ISFs have helped improve lives by empowering individuals and families with greater choice, control and flexibility over their support compared to traditional services. The document discusses how ISFs work, their benefits, and examples of local areas the organization supports to establish ISFs.
The document describes several arts and mental health programs in the UK:
- The Alchemy Project uses intensive dance interventions for young adults with psychosis through the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Evaluations show it improves well-being.
- Verd de Gris develops art projects in the North West of England for mental health, inter-generational work, and building understanding. Their "Behind the Mask" program uses arts to support recovery for local women.
- Kirklees Council Community Partnerships supports hundreds of community arts projects for mental health through music, drama, crafts and more to promote prevention and well-being.
The document summarizes the Resilient Places initiative, which aims to establish and deliver a mental health community coordination project and mental health resource hub in communities affected by natural disasters. It provides an overview of the goals of promoting social inclusion, recovery-focused mental health services, and easy access to information. It also describes activities conducted including consulting local services, establishing coordinators in different regions, providing training and microgrants to community groups, and the plans to continue enhancing mental health hubs and resources.
Improving Lives: Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities conferencemckenln
Inclusive communication means providing a range of ways for people to communicate and be involved in expressing their needs, feelings, and making choices. It involves spending time with others and sharing information in a way that individuals can understand. Positive outcomes of inclusive communication include feeling safe, treated with dignity and respect, being involved in decisions, and receiving good quality healthcare. Effective communication is important for everyone, but often nobody takes responsibility for it. Staff have an important role to play in creating an environment where people can interact and build relationships through communication.
Kath Sutherland presented on providing effective person-centered support for those at the end of life. She discussed how removing barriers through responsive, coordinated services based on co-production principles can support individuals' needs, wishes and circumstances. This requires considering individuals holistically, utilizing local resources, addressing impacts on health/social care, and investing in proven support methods, research, training and implementation support.
From ‘what’s the matter with you’ to ‘what matters to you’ : the assets appr...Iriss
IRISS has, for a long time, been interested in the way that
asset-based approaches can redress in favour of doing
things with people rather than doing things to people.
We set out with our partners in East Dunbartonshire to
explore how to implement an assets approach in action.
Contributor: IRISS
Presentation by Antonella Segre, of Connect Groups - Social Prescribing: An old concept but a new way forward. Presented at the Western Australian Mental Health Conference 2019.
We are Worth the Investment. NSW Council for Intellectual Disability Conference 16-17 July 2015. Children, Young People and the NDIS Mary Hawkins, Branch Manager Nepean Blue Mountains Early Transition Site NDIA
We are Worth the Investment. NSW Council for Intellectual Disability Conference 16-17 July 2015. David Bowen CEO NDIA at Opening Session NDIS-where are we now?
SIL in Perth’s NDIS Community Making Homes, Building Lives.pptxLovina Kapoor
In Perth, Western Australia, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has revolutionized the landscape of disability assistance services. The NDIS Sil Perth was created to empower people with disabilities by providing access to a variety of services and assistance that are customized to each person’s specific needs.
This document provides information about a non-governmental organization called SNEHA located in India. It first acknowledges those who helped with the project and introduces the group members. It then defines NGOs according to the World Bank and outlines the different types of NGOs. The document discusses SNEHA's ideology, history starting in 1990, programs in maternal health, violence prevention, child health and nutrition, and sexual and reproductive health. It also describes SNEHA centers in Mumbai and a livelihood program. In closing, it expresses SNEHA's vision of healthy women and children.
- Ireland faces significant challenges in caring for its aging population as the number of those over 65 is projected to double by 2046, with the over 85 population increasing over 350%.
- There is an urgent need to develop a continuum of high quality care services including homecare, nursing homes, and other community supports to meet the needs of this aging population.
- A cohesive national strategy and long-term plan is required to adequately prepare for and address the implications of these demographic changes, however currently there seems to be a lack of planning and policy from the government on how to achieve this.
together Program - Poster Board Recap; Carers NSW Carers Conference 2015, Syd...togetherprogram
The together program provides opportunities for existing and new support groups (for carers of people with disability in New South Wales) to be linked in with each other and an organisation to receive some assistance.
The together: Support groups for carers of people with a disability in NSW program came about through an unmet need for a funded, coordinated, state-wide network of support groups for carers of people living with disability.
The together program is centrally managed by Carers NSW and funded by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, Ageing, Disability and Home Care.
The together program provides:
* Structured support to support groups for carers of people with disability, including training, education and support for the facilitator.
* Funding to assist with some group costs that can include venue hire, administration, resources and guest speakers.
* Central coordination of support groups for carers of people with disability.
* Capacity building for organisations working with support groups for carers of people with disability.
The together program seeks to address the needs of support groups for carers of people with disability that are unmet by other programs funded by other sources in New South Wales.
www.togethersupportgroups.net.au
Self Directed Support and Community OrganisationsCitizen Network
This document discusses self-directed support and community organizations. It provides information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) including what it is, who it supports, and how individuals can access funding. It also discusses issues with the NDIS including it being overengineered and bureaucratic. The document then focuses on the organization Avivo, describing their approach of empowering employees and individuals through self-managing teams, investing in communities, co-design, and peer support.
This report published by the South West Strategic Clinical Network for Mental Health has been developed to support commissioners in leading and shaping the transformation of child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) in the South West.
Around 10% of children aged between five and 16 have a mental health condition. Too often though these children, young people, their families and carers, find that the services they need are not available to them at the right time or place, are fragmented, or are well meaning but poorly organised.
This guide was written by young people, clinicians, service providers and commissioners. They describe what a good service looks like, pulling together innovative service models from across the region, which have been found to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families. The aim is to maximise treatment options within community settings, which play to the geography of the region and also make economic sense by avoiding hospital care where appropriate and possible. In addition, this guide describes the services which already exist in the region across a range of agencies.
Find out more at http://mentalhealthpartnerships.com/resource/commissioning-better-camhs-in-the-south-west
Pathways to Independence NDIS SIL Providers in Perth.pptxLovina Kapoor
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has ushered in a new era of empowerment and independence for individuals with disabilities in Australia. At the heart of this transformative initiative lies the commitment to supporting choice and control, enabling participants to live life on their own terms. In Perth, Western Australia, a growing number of ndis sil perth are playing a pivotal role in making this vision a reality.
This document provides an overview of the community services industry and discusses the diverse network of services that support different client groups. It describes the types of community organizations, including government departments/agencies, large non-profits, community-based non-profits, and private for-profit organizations. It also outlines six broad areas of community services: family/child support, social/home support, community action/development, housing/residential accommodation, health-related services, and labor market programs.
Helping Your Child at Home (For NDIS Participants) Shira59
Carepro Disability Services is a reputable NDIS Service Provider based in Melbourne, offering comprehensive support and assistance to individuals with disabilities who are part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Our services encompass a wide spectrum of customized solutions, ranging from therapeutic interventions to personal care and community engagement programs. Our devoted team is dedicated to enhancing the overall quality of life and promoting self-sufficiency among NDIS participants. We prioritize a client-centric approach and are fully committed to fostering inclusivity, aiming to empower individuals to realize their aspirations and lead rewarding lives within their local communities. Feel free to reach out to us today at (03) 9492 6982 to arrange a complimentary consultation. Carepro Disability Services is here to provide the support you need. Website careprods.com.au
The document discusses the needs of families transitioning to parenthood and NCT's role in advocating for integrated services to meet these needs. It notes that parents require support from various sectors like health, education, employment, and highlights current challenges like rising birth rates, economic pressures, and child poverty. NCT advocates for integrated family services through all stages from pregnancy to early childhood delivered via collaboration between government agencies, local authorities, and community groups. It outlines NCT's new strategy to expand its reach and influence through partnerships to create solutions addressing the dilemmas parents face.
How an NDIS Support Coordinator in Perth Can Simplify Your Journey.pptxLovina Kapoor
Living with a disability can present various challenges, but in Perth, individuals have found a lifeline in the form of NDIS support coordination Perth (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Support Coordination. This revolutionary program aims to empower people with disabilities by providing them with the necessary support and resources to lead fulfilling lives.
Carers, the Care and Support Bill and whole family approachesronnieslide
This document discusses supporting carers through implementing the Care and Support Bill. It outlines six key themes from the "Making it Real" program to turn policy into action: information and advice, active communities, integrated care, workforce issues, risk management, and personal budgets. The goals are for carers to have control through accessible information and a supportive system that recognizes their expertise and needs.
SHSSR Sponsorship Webinar - January 2013SutterHealth
Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region (SHSSR) provides a summary of its sponsorship program and key details about its regional hospitals and medical centers. The summary introduces the Government and Community Relations team and explains SHSSR's priority of increasing access to care. It then provides overviews and quick facts about each of SHSSR's hospital sites. The document outlines SHSSR's priority areas of focus for sponsorship funding, which include access to primary care and programs supporting seniors, chronic diseases, and prenatal/early childhood health. Proposers are provided requirements and guidelines for applying for sponsorship awards.
This document provides information about working in the community sector, including target groups, models of service delivery, and stakeholders. It discusses several target groups that community services often work with such as children, older people, people with disabilities, and culturally diverse communities. It then describes different models of service including prevention and crisis intervention programs, direct services, center-based services, case management, outreach, advocacy, community development, and peak bodies. Finally, it discusses stakeholders in community services, providing the example of children, families, staff, funding bodies, and the community as stakeholders in a preschool service.
Do you have an interest working in the social sector of architecture and design? Are you interested in applying your skills and knowledge to important causes that address housing, health, education, water, food and sanitation? Are you looking for opportunities to get connected with international projects? Join us for a presentation and a closer look at an urban health care project in Mumbai, India. Learn how you can invest your time to support social impact projects. For more information, visit www.communitydesign365.com.
This document discusses mobilizing community health workers and volunteers to identify children in need of eye care services. It notes that blindness is a public health issue best addressed at the community level. Mobilizing community workers can increase coverage, promote gender inclusivity, and reach non-school attending children. Their roles would include identifying eye disorders, referring children to eye care facilities, providing follow-up and health education. Potential benefits include increased referrals and awareness, while addressing barriers to access. The experience in India and Nepal engaging Anganwadi workers, ASHAs, and FCHVs has yielded successful identification and treatment of children with eye disorders.
HOPE worldwide Kenya began in 2002 with 2 volunteers and a $1,700 monthly budget and has since expanded significantly. It now has 129 full time local staff and programs focused on health, HIV services, water/sanitation, community development, and youth livelihoods. Their mission is to improve quality of life for underserved communities through youth and child programs. They described their Kenya Kids sponsorship program which provides children and families with education, health insurance, nutrition, and small business support for $30/month.
Learning Disabilities: Share and Learn Webinar – 30 March 2017NHS England
This document summarizes a webinar on meeting the needs of children with complex behavioral challenges. It discusses:
1) Children who often have both learning disabilities and mental health needs, commonly autism, who may be in inpatient mental health units or residential special schools. Most are boys and teenagers with communication impairments and challenging behavior.
2) According to policy and data from 2016, there were 170 children under 18 and 635 aged 18-25 in inpatient units, often treated far from home. Many stayed much longer than the 28 day limit.
3) A national children's team will track implementation of plans to meet children's needs, ensure proper care reviews, audit recommendations to improve outcomes,
This document discusses supporting parents with intellectual disabilities. It notes that people with intellectual disabilities have a right to parenthood under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. However, there is often a national discussion on whether those with intellectual disabilities should have children. The organization ASVZ supports over 500 families with intellectual disabilities and 60 families living in residential family homes. They have created a toolkit called "Talking About Children" to help professionals and families discuss the topic of parenthood for those with intellectual disabilities. The toolkit contains various tools and materials to facilitate respectful conversations and better prepare potential parents.
This document discusses issues faced by people with disabilities such as attitudes, employment difficulties, lack of friends, poor treatment by service providers, lack of accessible transport and information, and inequality. It presents a vision for the future with no bullying, more jobs, better transport, and equality. It encourages people to speak up, join groups like NSW CID, and get more involved to create positive change.
The document discusses Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC), which is part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). ILC aims to connect people with disability to their communities by providing information, building skills and confidence, and helping communities become more inclusive. It will include activities like information provision, capacity building for mainstream services, community awareness, individual skills training, and Local Area Coordination. ILC is a major change and its activities and areas will take time to implement effectively on a national level through open grant funding and collaboration between national and local organizations.
1. Adults with intellectual disability identified close relationships with key family members who provide love and support.
2. While family support enables greater choice, participants accepted limits to choice imposed by family to maintain relationships.
3. The research aims to understand how families support self-determination while balancing protection to further understand this relationship.
Joey was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer at 18 months old that required six months of surgery and chemotherapy. Despite the medical team's outstanding care, Joey survived but had difficulties with communication, mobility, and developing autism. This created challenges for providing appropriate healthcare as Joey grew older. Finding the right healthcare for Joey's complex needs has been like rafting down the unpredictable and dangerous Zambezi River, with obstacles along the way but also moments of beauty, progress, and gratitude for the life-saving system.
This document summarizes the development of an evidence-based framework for supported decision making. It outlines a 7-step process for decision making support that is informed by 3 principles and tailored to the individual. The framework is being piloted and evaluated through an ARC Linkage study. The goal is to provide guidance to family, staff, guardians, and facilitators on effectively supporting decision making for people with disabilities or cognitive impairments. Legal reforms are pending in Australia to recognize supported decision making and resources are needed to help implement this approach in practice.
People with intellectual disabilities discussed big issues like attitudes towards disability, employment difficulties, lack of friends, poor treatment by some staff and service providers, transport access issues, and lack of accessible information and equality. Attendees agreed to share information to change attitudes, tell their personal stories, work on addressing these big issues, involve people with intellectual disabilities more in their organizations, and learn to create easy to read information. The group plans to share the results with government ministers, continue informing others, address the issues raised, and involve more people in advocacy through their organization.
This document outlines NSW's transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and transfer of services from the Ageing, Disability and Home Care department. It discusses plans for mainstream interfaces, policy design around quality and safeguards, advocacy, and supporting people with complex needs. It also addresses workforce recruitment, rural and remote areas, and ensuring continuity of supports and services for people with disabilities.
Judith discusses the importance of speaking up and having your say. She talks about good things in her life as well as things that could be better. She encourages others to identify issues that concern them, ways to address these issues, and how to spread these messages to others. Judith's final message emphasizes that speaking up is everyone's right and there are many ways to do so, such as talking to friends or joining advocacy groups, in order to work together to make voices heard on important issues.
The document summarizes the experiences of an individual who attended various advocacy workshops and conferences to learn about their rights and become more involved and confident in self advocacy. They helped organize local advocacy groups and workshops to inform and inspire others, and took on leadership roles including speaking at conferences and interviewing for advocacy council positions. The individual gained experience public speaking and meeting various advocates and politicians in their work to promote self advocacy.
1. Paul Zeller became involved in self advocacy in 2012 through a workshop that taught him about knowing his rights and speaking up. He helped start a local self advocacy group.
2. Through leadership training, Paul and some friends worked on a project called the Intersection Project to improve safety at a busy intersection. They presented to local council and were able to push for changes.
3. Paul has since become chair of his self advocacy group. He regularly attends conferences, does advocacy workshops, and was selected to join the Disability Council of NSW to advocate for people with disabilities, especially in rural areas.
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2. Agenda
• Moving to full scheme – transition
• Pathways for participants – first plan
• The growing market
• What is coming – future plans and goals
3. ContextContext
Overall Context
Projected Growth in NDIS participation - Source: NDIA/ NOUS report
Projected Growth in NSW NDIS participation -Source: NDIA Actuary NSW MPS
The NDIS has taken off
9%
12,100 55,300
81%
115,600
100%
142,100
NSW
Projected
Participants
39%
We are here
We are here
4. When will the NDIS be in my
area?
• The NDIS is currently working in some places
around Australia, new places will be added
slowly.
• We are starting the NDIS in this way to make
sure we get things right, slowly and over time.
• The NDIS will start all around Australia from
July 2016.
5. From 1 July 2016
• Central Coast
• Northern Sydney
• South Western Sydney
• Southern NSW
• Western Sydney
• Remaining populations of Hunter
New England and Nepean Blue
Mountains
From 1 July 2017
• Illawarra Shoalhaven
• Mid North Coast
• Murrumbidgee
• Northern NSW
• South Eastern Sydney
• Sydney
• Western NSW
• Far West
NDIS rollout in NSW
1 July 2018
The NDIS is operating state-wide
6. Challenges
• The NDIS is being introduced in stages to ensure it is successful and sustainable.
• The transition phase is a unique period for the NDIS. We have a large number of people
joining the Scheme during a short period of time.
• Things won’t be perfect immediately, but we will continue to listen, learn and improve as
the Scheme grows.
• As the NDIS is changing the way we support people with disability in Australia, it will take
time for the market place to develop, which will allow people with disability to have choice
and control.
• Our focus is on as smooth as possible transition, where we move from old systems to new,
and avoid disruption to services.
• In some areas of Australia the market will not be fully developed during the early stages of
the Scheme’s roll out. The Agency will be working in these areas to support market
development as quickly as possible, but this will take time
7.
8.
9.
10. These supports can help you…
The NDIS can give you more choice and
control over your supports and how you get
them.
We look at ways to reduce the impact of
disability on your life by getting supports for you
as early as possible.
• live more independently
• take part in community activities
• go to school or work
• improve your health
11. What other supports might I
have?
Other examples of support include the support you receive
from:
• family and friends
• community and disability services
• health services
• education services
12. Case Study: Tina
‘I want to get across to people is this isn’t about flying to the
moon, it’s about getting out of bed, having a shower, eating. It’s
nothing exciting, it’s about everyday stuff.‘
‘Before the NDIS I didn’t have funding for support with toilet
shifts. I now get morning support – all personal care related, an
afternoon shift, which helps with things like helping me prepare
tea and a night shift to put me to bed.’
‘Recently, a friend of mine said she couldn’t keep up with me
now, because I’m getting my life back.’
‘I can actually think about doing things, not just trying to cope
with getting out of bed and preparing meals. I now have the
energy to enjoy people’s company and I didn’t have that before.’
‘Thanks to NDIS I have my life back – I am living and not just
existing.’
13. Local Area Coordination will be
delivered with Partners
• Local Area Coordinators (LACs) will
support some participants and their
families to join in and contribute to the
life of their community and assist with
the planning process, plan
implementation and community
participation.
• LACs will support participants through
all steps on their NDIS pathway.
• LACs will also deliver some activities to
people who are not eligible for the
Scheme and in building community
capacity.
14. Specialist Disability
Accommodation (SDA)
• SDA refers to accommodation for participants who required
specialist housing solutions to assist with the delivery of
supports that cater for their complete functional impairment
and/or very high support needs.
• New Approach – the NDIS is adopting a new approach to
funding of SDA for people with a reasonable and necessary
need for SDA supports under the Scheme.
15. Markets
• The NDIA has released the NSW Market Position Statement (MPS).
• Highlights include:
– More people: The NSW market for disability supports is estimated to grow
from 78,000 people in 2016 to 142,000 in 2019
– More funding: The level of annual expenditure is estimated to grow from
$3.4 billion to $6.8 billion in 2019
– More jobs: The workforce required to service this demand is estimated to
grow from 24,750 - 30,250 to 48,400 - 59,200 FTE in 2019
• Increased opportunities for people with disability to be included in the workforce:
– The School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) is a new NDIS initiative
that will be progressively rolled out across States and Territories from July
2016.
– The aim of SLES is to assist young people to aspire to employment and to
access reasonable and necessary supports through their plan to set them
on the pathway towards economic independence.
16. Clients who have complex needs
• The NDIS recognises the importance of a participant’s informal and formal
support system. This is especially true where a person has a level of
complexity in their support needs.
• The transfer of knowledge and skills is essential in ensuring the transition is
as seamless as possible. This includes the sharing of information with the
client’s consent.
• NDIS planners and local area coordinators are working closely with NSW
Government and providers to support the transition of participants that have
complex requirements.
17. Duncan: knows when to fold ‘em
Since becoming an NDIS participant in Tasmania, Duncan
who turned 20 in June, has found a new level of
independence.
According to his mother Meredith, Duncan is a happy go-
lucky guy who is ‘interested in music, partying and a range of
sports’, which makes him very much like any other young
adult.
And like most young adults, Duncan, who has Down
syndrome, now has a part-time job, working 10 hours a
week at the local laundrette where he is responsible for
folding and sorting. ‘He’s very excited when his pay slip
arrives,’ Meredith says. ‘He seems to be thoroughly enjoying
it.'
His independence has been extended by his self-managed
NDIS plan which includes an iPad set up with a speech
programme to help him communicate and flexible supports
for weekend social and sporting activities.
In NSW, the NDIS will be rolled out progressively across different locations.
From 1 July 2016 seven districts will begin to transition to the NDIS. These districts are:
• Central Coast
• Northern Sydney
• South Western Sydney
• Southern NSW
• Western Sydney
• Remaining populations of Hunter New England and Nepean Blue Mountains
From 1 July 2017 a further eight districts will begin to transition to the NDIS. These districts will be:
• Illawarra Shoalhaven
• Mid North Coast
• Murrumbidgee
• Northern NSW
• South Eastern Sydney
• Sydney
• Western NSW
• Far West
The details on how people will phase into the NDIS have been negotiated between the Commonwealth and NSW Governments.
People currently receiving supports through the NSW Government specialist disability services system will be prioritised.
July 2016 NSW focus will be:
Large Residential Centres
Group Homes
Community High
Existing Commonwealth and state-based services and supports will continue until eligible people start their plan with the NDIS.
More information on how people will phase into the NDIS in NSW is available from www.ndis.gov.au/nsw
The start of a lifelong relationship
Your first plan with the NDIS will continue to give you the support you need now.
In place for 12 months
This will give you time to think about how those supports are working for you.
Learn the options available
It will make sure you have time to learn more about all of your options with the NDIS. It will also give you an opportunity to explore options to get involved in your local community.
Consider your goals
Your first plan will give you time to think about what you might need to help you achieve your goals before you do your next plan.
Self-direction
You have control over your supports and how they are provided.
You can choose your providers
You will normally need to make a written agreement with your providers to do this.
Participant Portal
An online tool available through the myGov website that keeps all of your documents together.
Think about your future goals
It is important to think about how your first plan is working for you – what is good and what is not.
Think about your life now, including which supports are helping you and which are not.
Identify your strengths, interests, opportunities and challenges.
Consider your current informal, mainstream, funded and community supports.
Think about your goals and what you want to achieve.
Write this down so that you are prepared for your plan review.
More stories…
Michael
Intellectual disability
Physical disability in a wheelchair
Was at day program 5 days week
His goal was to find volunteer work and not be at day programs 5 days
With his NDIS plan Michael now has an individual support worker two days a week and helps him volunteer at a local Target store. Another day Michael stays home with his support worker he has had support to build a glass house and start a vegie garden. Michael makes mosaic pictures, pots and bird baths which he is thinking of selling at a local craft market.
Michael would like to have a third day to not be at day program and has his support worker helping speak to local nurseries so he can volunteer doing some potting plants if they have work available.
Michael has had assessments to look at his wheelchair, his bed, his shower chair some equipment has been upgrade or he has new equipment.
Michael has respite out of home, but if Michael wants he can stay at home overnight while his parents are away and he has staff stay at his house overnight.
Michael's mum has a modified car so he can travel in his wheelchair. Michael's mum is thinking about purchasing a new car, Michael's NDIS planner can put this in his plan and recommend a car modification that the NDIS will consider paying for.
Hannah
Intellectual and physical disability
Before NDIS Hannah had 1 hour personal care a day and 5 days day program
Her goals included to be able to go to the fish and chip shop to get dinner for her and her mum on a Friday night and go out with her friends on the weekend.
Her goals also included not having the wheel on her manual wheelchair fall off and always need repair and to be able to get her wheelchair into the bathroom.
In her NDIS plan she has an OT assessment to look at a new manual wheelchair and electric wheelchair so she could be more independent and go to the shops. Hannah now has a new manual wheelchair and the wheel does not fall off. She also has a new electric wheelchair and can go by herself to get fish and chips.
She has personal care 2 hours per day which was what she wanted morning and night. An OT assessment looked at Hannah's bathroom and it was modified so her wheelchair can go in the bathroom.
Hannah also goes out with her friend from day programs on a Saturday to the movies.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers to specialist building solutions. It may include specialist designs for people with very high needs or may have a location or features that make it feasible to provide supports for independent living.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) are the reasonable and necessary supports to assist participants with assistance and/or supervising tasks of daily life in a shared living environment with a focus on developing the skills of each individual to live as autonomously as possible.
It is estimated from the Productivity Commission and the Scheme Actuary that only about 28,000 NDIS participants (from a total of approximately 460,000 NDIS participants) will have a reasonable and necessary need for SDA.
New Approach – the NDIS is adopting a new approach to funding of SDA for people with a reasonable and necessary need for SDA supports under the Scheme.
Opportunity – the funding approach affords greater opportunity for a range of ownership models including shared ownership arrangements.
The SDA pricing matric includes smaller form and independent living building types – that is anticipated to change the landscape of SDA across Australia and to encourage innovation and investment in new SDA.
SDA must comply with the minimum design standards for at least one design category as set out in the Liveable Housing Design Guidelines.
Taken together with the reasonable rent contributions, the SDA price will allow developers and agencies to take on debt or redeploy equity, in order to build new SDA.
The Reasonable Rent Contribution =25% basic rate DSP + 100% any rent assistance. Board is set at 50% basic rate DSP + 100% any energy supplement.
Under continuity of support arrangements, existing residents of shared supported accommodation with have SDA in their first plan.
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has released the New South Wales Market Position Statement (MPS), the first in a series to be developed by the NDIA.
This MPS will help inform current and prospective providers, and market stakeholders more broadly, of the opportunities the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will create in coming years. It provides a high-level look at New South Wales (NSW) with an initial module focusing on Western Sydney.
The NDIS market will expand significantly in coming years, creating opportunities for the existing sector and new entrants, as well as for mainstream businesses to make their services more accessible and inclusive to people with disability. It will also drive employment opportunities and economic development activities in communities around the State.
Market highlights include:
•More people: The NSW market for disability supports is estimated to grow from 78,000 people in 2016 to 142,000 in 2019
•More funding: The level of annual expenditure is estimated to grow from $3.4 billion to $6.8 billion in 2019
•More jobs: The workforce required to service this demand is estimated to grow from 24,750 - 30,250 to 48,400 - 59,200 FTE in 2019
•The biggest markets will be South Western Sydney and Hunter New England, with Western Sydney a high growth market
•Scheme experience in the Hunter trial site shows the largest support category by committed funding is Assistance with daily life and represents almost 80 per cent of funded supports to date
•Western Sydney: The Western Sydney market will see another 8,100
participants enter the NDIS, a growth of $390 million in funded supports, and an additional 2,700 - 3,300 FTE in jobs to deliver these services
The Agency is committed to increasing employment opportunities for people with disability, including setting targets for the agency as an employer of people with disability. Recently the Agency has partnered with the Committee for Geelong who have been contracted to source and measure the success of a pilot program to bring 2 staff at the APS1 level who have an identified intellectual disability. Two candidates have been appointed and will be starting with the Agency in Geelong in a couple of weeks time.
Carers and providers of support and services to a person who has complex needs have a wealth of knowledge and experience on the best way to support that person.
This can include understanding how to communicate with the person to get the best outcome and really understand the person’s wishes and goals.
It is also important that information is shared that keeps everyone including the client safe.
The Agency values that transfer of knowledge and capability – both through attracting that experience into the agency, and through working with the NSW Government on identifying all the touch points where collaborative work can expedite the transition for NSW clients.
FACS and providers are putting together a ‘dossier’ of information, that is given to the client who can then share what they choose to share.
There are a very small number of clients where there may be significant issues in their engagement. Where there is a current key worker or person who has a good working relationship, it has been agreed that they will assist the Agency in meeting with the participant and developing the plan.