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In a rapidly evolving landscape like the NDIS, it's crucial to consider our approach to change. Instead of viewing it as a hurdle, possible key benefits of adapting and embracing changes continue to be presented.    1. Learn how adapting to the evolving NDIS landscape can open doors to new possibilities. Success stories of individuals or services that chose to embrace the change and would potentially reap the benefits. 2. The NDIS framework may have comprehensive guides explaining how to navigate changes. Individuals and services can thrive amidst evolving landscapes with the help of practical tips, resources, and expert advice. 3. In order to ensure inclusivity and fairness, certain aspects of NDIS changes should be challenged. Highlight the voices and stories of individuals who have advocated for change and made a positive impact within the disability community. 4. Diving deep into the reasons behind the NDIS changes, shedding light on the underlying goals and objectives. Be placed to gain a better understanding of the rationale behind the changes and how they align with the efforts accordingly.    5. Share strategies and best practices for effectively managing change within the NDIS framework. Offer practical advice on building resilience, fostering adaptability, and maintaining a positive mindset during times of transformation. We build a stronger service community together. "Preferred Care is always there." #disabilitynetwork #NDIS #NDISChanges #EmbraceTheTransformation #disabilityserviceproviders #networkconnection #serviceproviders #NDISnavigators #planmanagers #supportcoordinators #soletraders #communitycare #changemakers #preferredcare

As so often happens, Dr George Taleporos (GAICD, PhD) is bang on. Have we not seen endless stories of people who lose control of their supports being exploited? Perhaps instead of further disempowering people, the review might have offered those who need it a case management service that is governed and bound by strict ethics and controls to ensure that every participant has, to the maximum extent possible, full choice and control. Golly: case managers, properly governed case managers could take over the role of so many pointless planners and delegates, and greatly reduce the need for advocates. Imagine a case manager, working hand in hand with the participant and relevant clinicians, designing and implementing an effective support plan, and keeping it relevant over time. Just like GPs do for the medical side of our lives - working with the specialists, hospitals, allied health people and so on.

There are many ill-informed assumptions and incorrect statements in the #NDIS Review. As a result, some of the recommendations are dangerous and need to be challenged. Page 212 of the NDIS Review says: "A better balance is required to ensure the effective prevention of harm, while also supporting people with disability to purchase supports of their choosing and have control over the way in which these supports are delivered." By calling for "a better balance", the NDIS Review makes an ill informed assumption that choice and control over our supports makes us less safe. What is the evidence that this is the case? The Review failed to provide such evidence because there is none. In fact, the evidence from the Disability Royal Commission shows that the opposite is true. People are most likely to be subjected to abuse, violence, exploitation and neglect when we are forced into closed settings that we can't escape from because we have no choice or control over our lives. When our right to choose our support is taken away from us, we are forced to accept dangerous services or go without support altogether. For far too long, the lives of people with disabilities have been controlled by others, we fought hard for an NDIS where our rights to autonomy and self-determination were realised. So we could finally be in charge of who comes into our homes and who touches our bodies. The disturbing underlying message of the NDIS Review recommendations on provider registration is that people with disabilities have too much control, that the pendulum has swung too far in our favour, so they want to roll back our hard earned right to decide who provides our support. They want to force us to use registered providers. We must have a serious discussion and challenge the dangerous, baseless and ablest assumptions of the NDIS Review. If we say nothing, we risk going back to a time when providers and the government are in control of our lives. And history has shown how unsafe that can be for people with disabilities. Go deep into the NDIS Review with me and a panel of experts in my latest Reasonable & Necessary podcast. Check it out by following the link below and let me know your thoughts in the comments. Helen Dickinson Anne Kavanagh Samantha Connor Meredith Coote Stephen Lunn Gus McCubbing Lucy Beaumont Natalie Wade Elizabeth Wright Allan Fels Michael Borowick JP Maurice Corcoran AM Simon Darcy Sharon Boyce Sylvana Mahmic Peter Gregory Carolyn Quinn Kevin Stone https://lnkd.in/guDsaTid

Some of the recommendations from the recent NDIS Review are very concerning, they seem to contradict giving participants choice and control over their lives and funding. In particular being forced to use registered providers and the 1:3 ratio for people who require 24/7 support go against principles in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), specifically Article 19 "Persons with disabilities must be able to live independently, to be included in the community, to choose where and with whom to live and to have access to in-home, residential and community support services". These recommendations feel like a roll back of everything the disability community has fought so hard for over decades. I highly recommend taking a look/listen at the Reasonable & Necessary podcast discussion with Dr George Taleporos (GAICD, PhD), Samantha Connor, Peter Gregory, Helen Dickinson, Anne Kavanagh and Meredith Coote to understand what the issues are and what it means for participants. https://lnkd.in/gS2_9EGB #ProtectChoiceAndControl #DisabilityRights #disability #NDIS

📢 Catch up with NDIS CEO Rebecca Falkingham: Legislative Changes and Reforms Join NDIS CEO Rebecca Falkingham as she discusses critical updates on the latest legislative changes and reforms to the NDIS. In this video, she covers key learnings including: - Streamlining processes to improve participant experience - Increasing transparency and accountability within the NDIS - Upcoming reforms aimed at making the system more accessible and sustainable - Impairment notices will be issued to explain what disabilities participants are actually funded for. Whether you're an NDIS participant, provider, or someone looking to understand these significant changes, this video provides essential insights into how these reforms will impact the future of the NDIS. 🎥 Watch the full video here: [Catch up with the NDIS CEO] (- https://lnkd.in/gJUKqESz) Thanks to @Summer Foundation for conducting and capturing this interview. For subscribers in our private Warrior Community we have emailed a link to this video interview. Join our community at https://lnkd.in/gHXfGhtH Stay informed and empowered—together we can shape a more inclusive future! 🌿 Empowering futures, together. #NDIS #RebeccaFalkingham #LegislativeReforms #WholeWarriorNetwork #Empowerment #NDISproviders #NDISreform #NDISlegislation

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Did you know that NDIS can help you live independently at home? Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a great option for NDIS participants who want to increase their independence but might need some support. Why is SIL important? 🔸Develops daily living skills like cooking, cleaning, and managing finances. 🔸Increases confidence and self-esteem. 🔸Provides a safe and secure environment. Who can benefit from SIL? 🔸People with disabilities who want to live independently but require some assistance. 🔸People who are transitioning from a care facility to independent living. What if SIL isn't right for you? 🔸The NDIS offers a variety of support options. If SIL doesn't suit your needs, you might be eligible for other funding to help you achieve your goals. Want to learn more? 📞Contact Your Life Disability Support (YLDS) https://bit.ly/YLDS to discuss your options. #NDIS #SIL #IndependentLiving #DisabilitySupport #NDISparticipant 📢P.S. If you know someone who might benefit from SIL, feel free to share this post with them!

In case you missed it, National Disability Services has provided an update on NDIS PACE refinements that are on the way to reduce issues for providers. To learn more about what is happening visit - https://lnkd.in/ggbdXKyM #ndis #pace #improvement #systemupdates

NDIS Shake up - How can you prepare? Just a few weeks into the new legislation change and the NDIS is already a very different world for many in the disability community. The NDIA are sending cease and desist letters to companies advertising NDIS holidays, some ‘therapists’ have had their entire caseload disappear overnight and poor Plan Managers have a few more days to get everything straight and communicate the ‘new world’ to their participants before they risk having a debt raised against them. I’ve been thinking through a lot of the implications to us as parents and carers and how these changes will affect us and more importantly - what we can do do be prepared. Why is this is important? We have moved from a principles based approach to how funding can be spent, to a black and white list of ‘YES’ and ‘NO’ which leaves far less nuance and opportunity for interpretation. On the positive for the NDIA, this will 100% save the NDIS a lot of money and provide avenues for the NDIA to raise debts against participants that spend outside the rules. On the negative for participants there is far less room for support to be specifically tailored for the unique individuals and the individual ways that their disability is disabling for them. There are now supports and services described in the NDIS Price Guide (PAPL) that are also on the ‘Not an NDIS Support’ list. A classic example is Capacity Building - Increased Social and Community Participation. The cost of activities such as art classes, tuition etc that are on the ‘Not an NDIS Support’ list. This is causing huge confusion! A response from the NDIA in a recent webinar said: “Most of the NDIA's guidance is in the process of being updated to reflect new legislation. Where something is named as a support that is not an NDIS Support it can't be bought, even if it's in the price guide. We will have the price guide updated ASAP” Why is this happening and how will these changes affect kids? According to the NDIS, this is happening because participants kept saying ‘we don’t know what we can spend our funding on’ (so its our fault okay?)... To read full article (no paywall) visit: https://lnkd.in/gJAYtKQb

👉 NDIS Terms Explained: Individual Capacity Building Supporting a person to develop skills and capabilities to make their own decisions and choices and be as independent as possible in managing their own life. Have any questions? Contact Connect Plan Care's team of expert managers: 📲 (03) 8371 0400 📧 hello@connectplancare.com.au #ConnectPlanCare #ndis #ndisprovider #ndisready #ndissupport #ndisaustralia #ndischanginglives #representation #inclusionanddiversity #disabilitydoesnotmeaninability #disabilityservices #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #communityaccess #ndisplanmanager #ndisplanmanagement #planmanagement