Be Centre Foundation’s Post

I don’t usually get political on this forum, but needs must. Below are some observations of the impact of the recent NDIS changes in relation to the utilisation of Arts Therapies. Hopefully given I am 2nd level to Bill Shorten – NDIS Minister it may have half a chance of finding the intended recipient. These observations are based on the experiences of my wife who has been a Dramatherapist for over 25 years and has had a constant battle for professional recognition since our return to Australia 20 years ago. Just as it seemed this battle was almost won the announcements on Tuesday look to have set it back to almost Day 1. In the last couple of days therapy sessions for NDIS recipients have not been fully focused on the individual as they should be but rather about how to get the therapy into the plan as generally it is not specifically stated. I’m not sure you’ve ever tried to modify a NDIS plan but it is a complicated and long winded process which will be more than challenging to meet by the 1st Feb deadline. There have also been observations of Plan Managers cancelling all upcoming appointments even though full transition is a couple of months away. Arts Therapy sessions are not just some painting class as has been reported in the media and when performed by a qualified practitioner are definitively evidence based. Clinical notes are taken on each session to the point that on occasion the courts have subpoenaed them, if the legal system can take Arts Therapy seriously not sure why the Government cannot? More often than not clients are referred by either a Health Professional or a Psychologist, seems these professions also understand the benefits of Arts Therapies. I’m not saying that there are not circumstances where individuals or groups are taking advantage of the NDIS system and performing activities they are not qualified to do. But the approach which has been taken implies this is across the board. This is why professional bodies such as #ANZACATA and #AMTA exist. Were they part of the consultation process for this change? As an individual who is not even in the industry I do not necessarily expect that this message will make a difference but now at least I’ve tried. Below is a link for a petition requesting that creative therapies are kept in the NDIS, please sign this if you agree. https://chng.it/H4kSPbk5WS

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Arts therapy supports emotional regulation, cognitive functioning, motor skill development and self-awareness, addressing a wide range of therapeutic goals. It is an allied health, clinical support, not an art class!! Bill Shorten ANZACATA #NDIS #arttherapyworks https://chng.it/26DDV7X6RV

All evidence based therapies have a place in the NDIS; music, arts, play, OTs, Speech, Psych, Social Workers, etc. This isnt a competition as to which is better or not, its about be personal-centred and trusting that the participant knows what they need. It is also about the therapeutic relationship which can look different depending on which therapy you engage with. The NDIS cannot be a one size fits all, as no one human is the same. We need to allow the participants to make choices that suit them. Please sign and share our petition so we can keep supporting our participants (even if you aren’t part of the NDIS, there is likely to be someone you know who is). https://lnkd.in/gpX9qb5u NDIS statement which impacts participants and practitioners. https://lnkd.in/gNjEUHxX

The NDIA has commissioned an independent review of pricing for music and art therapy within the NDIS, led by Dr. Stephen Duckett AM, an experienced health economist. This review will assess: – The effectiveness of music and art therapy for people with disabilities – Practitioner qualifications and registration requirements – Appropriate pricing for these supports. While the review is underway, music and art therapy remain claimable under the NDIS at the current rate. The review’s findings are expected by March 2025, and any changes to policy will follow after consideration of these findings. At Leap in!, we are committed to keeping our community informed through every change and will keep you updated as we learn more. #NDIS #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityAwareness #MusicTherapy #ArtTherapy

The NDIS is currently reviewing the submissions on the NDIS Supports lists and will let us know by October 3rd re their decision. I am very concerned for the Participants that I work with re these Lists. Some of these have been highlighted by other people and organisations, so the ones that I will focus this post on are: *Will people with psychosocial disability have access to Allied Health providers of their own choice? Will there be Allied Health available under the NDIS at all? . Or will there be block funded models with no access to private providers? Can you define "Ongoing psychosocial recovery supports" and what workforce that you are referring to? *Why is the wording of therapeutic supports different and does this represent a change in access to allied health? *Will Autistic people, people with psychosocial disabilities, intellectual disabilities and aquired brain injuries have access to Assistive Technology? *Will all supports listed be available to all NDIS participants. Or will supports be restricted by the ‘classes’ of NDIS participants ,or the pathway that they are on? *Will people with disabilities have access to SIL, ILO and individual home and short term accommodation options? The NDIS OT community of practice outlined these and other concerns in our submission. https://lnkd.in/gnegs7TY I have also attached a video link to a presentation that I recorded.(13 minutes). The presentation was for OTs working in psychosocial disability but would also be able to be applied to other allied health professionals. https://lnkd.in/gFZNC73A # Allied Health Professions Australia Occupational Therapy Australia Mental Health Australia Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) Australian Psychological Society (APS) Dr George Taleporos (GAICD, PhD) Bill Shorten Sam Paior JP, MAICD

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This morning saw the first online NHS England meeting around Building Rewarding Lives in the Community. We are humbled to be part of this network, and every meeting sees valuable insights shared. Today, there were some excellent speakers, including Jon Glasby who led the below piece of research. This project gives us 10 action points on how to help: 1. Our lives are on hold - do your job and get some "Oomph" 2. See the person behind the labels. 3. Don't make me jump through more hoops than is really needed. 4. Make sure the criminal justice system is on board (where someone has committed an offence) 5. Help hospital staff know what's available in the community. 6. Don't put us into boxes and “scatter-gun". 7. Give me the chance to try life outside. 8. Please help me with the trauma I've experienced. 9. Don't let us fall through the cracks. 10. Don't set us up to fail. Please make the time to watch this video. And if you know someone who needs to come home, or if you need signposting, just drop me a line. Let's do this together. Catalyst Care Group LD Network Leaf Complex Care Unique Community Services Nurseline Community Services Nurseline Healthcare #notonmywatch #homesnothospitals

Art Therapy has been an evidenced and effective allied health support for the NDIS for 10 years. Now families are dismayed and angry that their children and young people have been denied this support with no consultation. Please support this petition WE CALL ON THE NDIS TO 1️⃣ PAUSE ALL CHANGES TO THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS 2️⃣ ESTABLISH ITS NEW EVIDENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF THE NDIS’ ‘EVIDENTIARY STANDARDS’ 3️⃣ PROPERLY ASSESS ALL THE ALLIED HEALTH THERAPIES THAT ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE NDIS, BEFORE MAKING RUSHED-JOB CHANGES THAT DRASTICALLY EFFECT THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE. #NDIS #creativeandexperientialtherapies #disabilityrights #ndissupport #ndisprovider https://lnkd.in/gT664ViW

For the last 13 years Succeed Healthcare Solutions has delivered group-based therapy in familiar locations where children live, learn and play, rather than 1:1 in a clinic. This is because it makes sense. It turns out the government agrees: "How might Targeted Foundational Supports be delivered? Decisions on how to deliver Targeted Foundation Supports are yet to be made by governments. They will consider options to use existing services and infrastructure to deliver these supports where children live, learn and play. These services may be provided in group settings (helped by an allied health worker or a multidisciplinary team) or individually in a child’s natural environment. This shifts away from a mostly one-on-one therapy model in clinical settings, which is not seen as best practice early intervention for most children". https://ow.ly/Qr5n50U6RMQ