Group activities are those in which an individual joins activities designed for four or more individuals. They may be community or centre based and the ratio of individuals to support staff is usually relatively high. Where someone needs individual support to participate in a group activity it should be considered during their individual planning and, if deemed reasonable and necessary, included in their plan. Group activities that include some individual one on one support amongst the group support should be discussed with the Local Coordinator to establish an agreed price. Such activities may be holiday camps. Assistive Technology and Home Modifications Assistive Technology and home modifications are entered as separate line items in an individual’s plan. At this time the pricing of assistive technology and home modifications are not addressed within the Framework. Consumables Consumables such as continence products, enteral feeding equipment, dressing etc. are entered as separate line items in an individual’s plan. At this time the pricing of consumables is not addressed within the Framework. Subcontracting In instances where a service provider does not provide all the services required by an individual, and the individual wishes to have all of their services arranged by their primary service provider, the primary service provider may subcontract those services. The prices charged must be within the Framework pricing band. All sub-contracting arrangements must meet the Department of Communities subcontracting policy. For further information on subcontracting and other contractual issues please refer to the wesite: Disability Sector Guidelines and Policies Policies and Business Rules 2018–19 Price Clusters 1: Accommodation Outcome: Support to live safely in various accommodation settings This support cluster incorporates assistance with and/or supervising tasks of daily life in
categories. High Band $14,441 to $19,464 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 $7,534 per year. This band is generally for a child with developmental delay, or mild disability, who is developing slower than their peers. Medium Band $7,535 to $10,046 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 $10,047 to $16,324 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 $7,534 per year. This band is generally for an adult with disability, who requires either minimal supports or a short term intervention strategy. Medium Band $7,535 to $10,046 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,
teams share knowledge and work together with the person and their family to provide coordinated and integrated services. Specific (Targeted) therapy services are single focused, highly specific and unique services. Examples include specialised equipment consultancy (e.g. complex wheelchairs, car modifications, sleep assessments); positive behaviour support (for people with complex and risky behaviour) and human relationships (e.g. services which include relationship, family, grief, and/or group counselling. Counselling services support an individual to develop their capacity to work towards their personal goals). Wellbeing cluster Services required by individuals to participate in vocational, recreational, social, civic and/or physical health activities in their community. Attachment Two: Map