NDIS Support Services
Bright Hope Care offers a wide range of services to persons experiencing disability, under the National Disability Scheme (NDIS). We listen to you, to provide your personalized support, therefore your support will be your choice. 1 hour minimum booking for support workers and 2 hours minimum booking for nurses. NDIS cancellation policy applies for all bookings.
What is the NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a government initiative that gives series of needs based funded supports for several key areas including employment, education, social engagement, and mobility equipment.
The NDIS is run by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), an Australian Government. It is also tasked with the responsibility of providing information and linking participants to services and activities.
Our Range of NDIS Support Services
Assistance with Personal Activities
Our professional and experienced team of support professionals will assist you with your personal care needs with the utmost respect for your privacy and dignity. We provide high and standard level assistance with personal activity, including PEG and NG tube feeding management, hoist transfers, complex bowel care, Urinary catheter care, complex wound management and medication administration.
Whether you are at home or visiting family or friends, or away for studies or work, we are here to support you.
Assistance with Household Tasks
We assist with cleaning, weeding, lawn mowing, shopping and home cooked meals that cater to any special diets you may have for health, religious, cultural, or other reasons.
Assistance with Daily Tasks / Shared Living
Bright Hope Care will provide you assistance with daily tasks in shared living accommodations. Whether you are living on your own or not, we have experienced team members who are available to provide support to you.
Community Participation
Going out and about is a big part of life, and our team can support you in taking part in activities and events that matter to you. We offer a range of services to support you so you can attend work or volunteer commitments, social outings, family gatherings, recreational activities, places of worship, community events, medical appointments, shopping and more. Bright Hope Care can provide support for a few hours or on regular basis. It’s up to you.
Assist with Travel and Transport
When it gets to getting out and about, our experienced team can offer a range of transportation and mobility options to help you get to and from your destination safely and comfortably.
Community Nursing
Our registered and enrolled nurses can work with your doctor and other allied health professionals, to assist you to stay on top of medical issues in the comfort of your home. We can assist you with psychosocial support, medication management, complex wound care, urinary catheter care, PEG and NG Tube feeding management and monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate, or providing specialist assistance. Simply call us to discuss your needs with our expert team, and we will work with you and your treatment team – your doctor and other health professionals, to create a plan.
Assist with Accommodation
We provide assistance with accommodation and there are several options for you to choose from, with varying lengths of stay including short-term and long-term. There are SIL options available to choose from.
If you will like the individualised living options (ILO), Bright Hope Care will support you to explore and find the options that are right for you.
Respite Care / STA / SIL / ILO
At times when your carer or family member may be unable to provide you with support, our experienced team can step in to provide support for the period. We will provide support to you either in your own home or any location of your choice.
If you live in shared living arrangement, Bright Hope Care can provide support to you with various staff ratios possible. Whether you are in a short-term or long-term accommodation, or living in your own home or in an individualised living option, we can provide you the support you choose.
Bright Hope Care can provide accommodation for respite, short-term and long-term accommodation to you.
Just let us know what you need, and we will support you to make your choices.
Psychosocial Support
We assist participants experiencing disability due to mental illness with implementation of behaviour support plans and coaching. Our team members will work with you and your mental health treatment / management team to implement behaviour care plans so you can live your best life.
Capacity Building Supports
Bright Hope Care will support you to acquire skills that will help you live more independently in the community. Several options are available including cooking and meal planning, money handling, job courses, creative and artistic expression, social skill development, behaviour support, music therapy, motor skill development, physical wellbeing and fitness. We liaise with registered and qualified art and music therapists who are skilled in working with participants who want to engage in these therapies. There are individual and group class options available, with varying duration of classes.
Group / Centre Activities
We can assist you to engage in a range of social experiences and activities including sports, arts and craft, music, and special activities such as trivia, discos, and day trips. These group activities provide opportunities for you to engage with other people socially, and a long-day respite service for carers.
Access to the NDIS
To participate in the NDIS, the individual must meet certain criteria. These are:
- Must be under the age of 65
- Must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or New Zealand citizen who is a Protected Special Category Visa holder.
- Must be a person who identifies as having a permanent or significant disability that requires help from others, equipment, or assistive technology.
NDIS Pricing
Bright Hope Care uses the price limits as outlined in the NDIS price catalogue.
For individualized, detailed quote for the cost of your required services, please call us on 1300 196 511