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📢 NDIS Update: Clarifying Funding Choices for Participants 📢 The latest NDIS Support Lists are here, bringing much-needed clarity around what NDIS funding can and can’t cover. While most supports remain unchanged, these lists eliminate the grey areas that sometimes led to confusion, making it easier for support coordinators and providers to guide participants with confidence. Effective from 3 October 2024 For a quick breakdown of the updates and what they mean for participants, check out our guide 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFUsFADM

Join Our Team as a Youth Residential Support Worker! Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We're looking for experienced, dedicated Youth Residential Support Workers to join us on a casual basis at Ability Assist. In this rewarding role, you’ll: - Assist young people with maintaining Aboriginal cultural connections. - Support young people with complex needs. - Encourage and empower youth to develop independence, embrace hobbies, and reach personal goals. - Create a safe, nurturing environment for growth and well-being. - Assist with day-to-day tasks like preparing meals, community activities, and more! Interested or want to learn more? Apply now on SEEK: https://lnkd.in/ggaVXChj Be part of a team that values compassion, respect, and meaningful support!

Celebrating 30 Years of Support 🎉 For three decades, Ability Assist has been supporting individuals to achieve independence, build new skills, and enhance their quality of life. 🌟 Discover how our tailored services can support you or your loved ones: https://lnkd.in/gswvnRr6

The 2024 NDIS price review continues to threaten the vital support that many people with disabilities rely on daily. A recent NDS survey reveals that if these issues aren’t addressed, up to 75% of providers may have to reduce or cease their services, putting NDIS participants at serious risk. Your voice matters! Join us in urging the NDIA and Government to take immediate action. Safeguard your choice and control over your supports. www.4aBetterNDIS.com.au #4aBetterNDIS

This National Carers Week, we acknowledge and celebrate the 3 million Australians who selflessly care for their family members and friends. At Ability Assist, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all the incredible carers we work alongside, helping to provide vital support and care. We are here to assist by offering respite and daily assistance services, supporting carers balance their caregiving roles with other important aspects of their lives. ➡️ Learn more about our respite services here: https://lnkd.in/g4TD4SSU #NationalCarersWeek

October is ADHD Awareness Month! The theme for 2024 is ‘Awareness is Key’. By raising awareness, we can promote greater understanding, acceptance, and support for the 1.2 million Australians living with ADHD. Despite how common ADHD is, many myths and misconceptions still exist. Now is the perfect time to set the record straight! Check out this fact sheet by ADHD Australia, which dispels some of the most common myths: https://lnkd.in/gmgjZ7kX ADHD often coexists with other conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, and sensory processing challenges. At Ability Assist, our dedicated team is here to support children, young people, and individuals with dual diagnoses, helping them reach their goals and realise their full potential. Join us this October in building better understanding, fostering greater acceptance, and advocating for more support for people with ADHD. 🌟💙

📣 Great News for NDIS Participants! 🎉 We at Ability Assist are excited to see the National Disability Insurance Agency's recent decision to reinstate pricing for high intensity supports for complex behaviours, effective this October. This is a significant win for participants and their families, ensuring that those with higher support needs continue to receive the care and assistance they deserve. While this is a positive step forward, there's still more to be done. We stand alongside others in the sector in calling for fair pricing for support coordination, allied health supports, a 1% loading for registered providers, and independent pricing. Let’s keep pushing for a fair and equitable NDIS that supports all participants to thrive. 💪 Join us in advocating for a stronger NDIS by supporting the campaign at www.4abetterndis.com.au. #4ABetterNDIS

Without your support, essential NDIS Services are at risk. ➡Join the campaign www.4abetterndis.com.au Why? Without the funding that allows trusted and quality service providers to deliver these supports, the people who rely on them will suffer the most. Join us in calling for immediate action by the NDIA and Government. #ItsAboutMoreThanPricing #4aBetterNDIS

With the recent news that the NDIS is strengthening its registration system, this raises an important question: why does it matter if participants choose a registered NDIS provider? At Ability Assist, we’re proud to be a Registered NDIS Provider, offering Supported Independent Living (SIL) services and more, with a commitment to quality, safety, and transparency. While being registered with the NDIS doesn’t automatically mean a provider offers better services, it does come with benefits that can help participants make an informed choice. Discover our latest blog that explores the benefits of working with a fully registered NDIS provider: https://lnkd.in/gJeDan7E

🌟 The CEO Collab Joins the Peaks in Canberra! 🌟 Last week we joined the provider peaks in Canberra meeting with members of parliament as part of the www.4abetterndis.com.au campaign We’re calling on the NDIA to urgently: 1. Reinstate high intensity supports for participants with behaviour support needs. 2. Pass on wage increases to support coordination and allied health supports. 3. Implement a 1% registered provider supplement. 4. Address systemic Supported Independent Living indexation errors in participant plans. Our voices matter and your support is crucial in ensuring that the NDIS provides the necessary funding and specialised support for those who need it most. Together, we will make a difference! #4abetterndis