$43.80 - $60 per hour. Shared activities are those where two or three individuals undertake an activity supported by one support worker. Each person is funded individually and contributing to the cost of support, the price for each person is expected to be at the lower end of the range. 3: Communication Outcome: Person can communicate their requirements and understand information to follow or engage in essential activities. There are a variety of mechanisms that can assist an mindividual to achieve their communication goals. These funded interpreting and translation mechanisms/supports can enable independent communication in personal, social or community activities, and can be included within a plan when determined to be reasonable and necessary. Cluster 3 - Communication Price ($) Interpreting and Translation Price as negotiated Can include but are not limited to: Auslan One and Two, Tactile Interpreting, Training in the use of communication techniques such as Auslan and Braille; Training for Carer/Parent specifically around communication techniques; and print accessibility services. 4: Wellbeing: Recreation, education and employment Outcome: Person is engaged in valued roles through participation in community, vocational and/or educational activities, and/or employment.
categories. High Band $12,291 to $16,565 per year This band is generally for a child with a disability, who has complex needs that may also include complex health and medical needs. School age children 9 – 17 years of age general therapy Provision of a combination of therapies, coordinated by a key worker together with the family, to support a child and/or young person’s independence and participation. Therapies are expected to fall into one of the three categories. Low Band Up to $6,412 per year. This band is generally for a child with developmental delay, or mild disability, who is developing slower than their peers. Medium Band $6,413 to $8,550 per year. This band is generally appropriate for a child/adolescent with a disability who either has: moderate single or multiple areas of need/concern; behavioural concerns; and/or some family complexities, that require specific interventions and for those interventions to be coordinated with other agencies. High Band $8,551 to $13,893 per year. This band is generally appropriate for a child/adolescent with a disability, who has complex needs that may also include complex health and medical needs. Adults 18 years of age and over general therapy Provision of a combination of therapies, coordinated by a key worker together with the family, to support an adult’s independence and participation. Therapies are expected to fall into Low Band Up to $6,412 per year. This band is generally for an adult with disability, who requires either minimal supports or a short term intervention strategy. Medium Band $6,413 to $8,550 per year. This band is generally for an adult with disability who either has: moderate single or multiple areas of needs/concern; behavioural concerns; and/or some family complexities,
of the person’s home that are required to enable the person to safely access and move around frequently used areas in their home as a result of their disability. Behaviour support and specialist care cluster Provision of services to individuals with either challenging behaviour and/or vulnerabilities or complex medical/health needs. Cancellation Refers to as individual notifying a provider more than 48 hours in advance that scheduled hours of service are not required or are unable to be received. Where notice is given with more than 48 hours, individuals will not be charged for the service. Where notice is given with less than 48 hours or there is a ‘no show’, the individual will forfeit the period of scheduled support and the provider will be paid as if the service had occurred. Combination Management The combination of both self-managed and service provider managed supports in a plan. Communication Interpreting and translation services to assist individuals to communicate during essential activities where alternative translation is not available. Individual’s day to day communication needs are addressed in the daily living cluster. Consumables The provision of single use items, such as continence aids, enteral nutrition equipment, dressings etc. Daily living cluster Services required by individuals to assist personal activities and/or maintain and develop their daily living skills and independence. Support may also assist in maintaining life in the family home. Having a break cluster Services providing positive experiences for people with disability and strengthening and maintaining the capacity of families to provide support and care. Higher support Provision 24/7 support: Continual, active interventions and assistance are required. Some degree of informal support maybe required. Usually requires active support overnight. Requires flexibility to respond to changing needs and significant levels of coordination e.g. higher levels of support at specific times. Requires skilled, experienced and sometimes specialist staff. Where tasks are delegated close supervision is required and often specific staff training.