Frequent (at least 1 instance per shift) assistance is required to manage challenging behaviours that require intensive positive behaviour support and/or Continual active support is required due to high medical support needs (such as unstable seizure activity or respiratory support) The time of day that the support is provided: Daytime starts at 6am and finishes at 8pm Evening is where the support finishes after 8pm and before 12 midnight and the evening rate applies to the entire shift Overnight is where the support finishes after 12 midnight and before 6am. The day of the week that the support is provided: A weekday is Monday to Friday The extra rates paid for Saturday, Sunday and public holidays are in substitution for, and not cumulative upon, the shift premiums payable for evening and overnight supports The extra rates for Saturday/Sunday/Public holidays do not increase further where the support finishes after 8pm. Provisions for ‘shadow shifts’ Shadow shifts may be considered the participant has complex individual support needs that are best met by introducing a new worker to the participant before it is reasonable that they commence providing the support independently. These are considered where the specific individual support needs include: very limited communication; behaviour support needs; and/or medical needs/procedures such as ventilation or home enteral nutrition.
Group based community, social and recreational activities - Sunday 04_113_0136_6_1 Provision of support to enable a participant to engage in community, social and recreational activities in a group on Sundays Hour N $39.69 Standard needs ratio 1 staff - 3 participants Support Item Support Item Ref No. Description UOM Required Limit based community, social and rec activities - ratio 1:3 04_120_0136_6_1 Community, social and recreation activities in a group at a 1:3 ratio Hour N $14.91 Group based community, social and rec activities - weekday evening - ratio 1:3 04_123_0136_6_1 Provision of support to enable a participant to engage in community, social and recreational activities in a group on weekday evenings when the activity finishes after 8pm at a 1:3 ratio Hour N $16.35 Group based community, social and rec activities - Saturday - ratio 1:3 04_121_0136_6_1 Provision of support to enable a participant to engage in community, social and recreational activities in a on Saturdays at a 1:3 ratio Hour N $20.67 based community, social and rec activities - Sunday - ratio 1:3 04_122_0136_6_1 Provision of support to enable a participant to engage in community, social and recreational activities in a group on Sundays at a 1:3 ratio Hour N $26.46 High Intensity ratio 1 staff – 2 participants Support Item Support Item Ref No. Description UOM Quote Required Price Limit based community, social and recreational activities - higher intensity 04_116_0104_6_1 Community, social and recreational activities in a group with a staff ratio of a maximum of 2 persons per staff worker when the participant has challenging behaviour or high medical support needs. Hour N $29.75 based community, social and rec activities - higher intensity - weekday evening 04_119_0104_6_1 Social and recreational activities, when the activity finishes after 8pm, with a staff ratio of a maximum of 2 persons per staff member. Hour N $32.65 Group based community, social and rec activities - higher intensity - Saturday 04_117_0104_6_1 Community, social and recreational activities on a Saturday in a group with a staff ratio of a maximum of 2 persons per staff worker when the Hour N $41.29
Assistance in a shared living arrangement for 6 persons - lower needs 01_043_0115_1_1 Assisting with and/or supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with lower support needs to live as autonomously as possible. The benchmark is based on weekly costs, per participant. Week Y $1,751.76 Assistance in a shared living arrangement for 7 persons or more - lower needs 01_044_0115_1_1 Assisting with and/or supervising of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with lower support needs to live as autonomously as possible. The benchmark is based on weekly costs, per participant. Week Y $1,751.76 Supported Independent Living – Standard needs Support Item Support Item Ref No. Description UOM Quote Required Limit Assistance in a shared living arrangement for 2 persons - standard 01_034_0115_1_1 Assisting with and/or supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with standard (or mixed) support needs to live as autonomously as possible. The benchmark is based on weekly costs, per participant. Week Y $3,879.68 Assistance in a shared living arrangement for 3 persons - standard 01_035_0115_1_1 Assisting with and/or supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with standard (or mixed) support needs to live as autonomously as possible. The benchmark is based on weekly costs, per participant. Week Y $3,203.09 Assistance in a shared living arrangement for 4 persons - standard 01_036_0115_1_1 Assisting with and/or supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with standard (or mixed) support needs to live as autonomously as possible. The benchmark is based on weekly costs, per participant. Week Y $2,481.57
Short term accommodation and assistance 01_052_0115_1_1 Short term accommodation and assistance, Sunday, standard intensity Day N $703.00 Short term accommodation and assistance 01_053_0115_1_1 Short term accommodation and assistance, public holiday, standard intensity Day N $812.00 Short Term Accommodation – High intensity ratio 1 staff – 2 participants Support Item Support Item Ref No. Description UOM Quote Required Price Limit Short term accommodation and assistance 01_054_0115_1_1 term accommodation and assistance, weekday, high intensity Day N $807.00 Short term accommodation and assistance 01_055_0115_1_1 Short term accommodation and assistance, Saturday, high intensity Day N $986.00 Short term accommodation and assistance 01_056_0115_1_1 Short term accommodation and assistance, Sunday, high intensity Day N $1,205.00 term accommodation and assistance 01_057_0115_1_1 Short term accommodation and assistance, public holiday, high intensity Day N $1,425.00 Short Term Accommodation – 1 staff - 1 participant ratio Support Item Support Item Ref No. Description UOM Quote Required Price Limit Short term accommodation and assistance 01_058_0115_1_1 Short term accommodation and assistance, weekday, 1:1 Day N $1,413.00
Short term accommodation and assistance 01_059_0115_1_1 Short term accommodation and assistance, Saturday, 1:1 Day N $1,772.00 Short term accommodation and assistance 01_060_0115_1_1 Short term accommodation and assistance, Sunday, 1:1 Day N $2,211.00 Short term accommodation and assistance 01_061_0115_1_1 Short term accommodation and assistance, public holiday, 1:1 Day N $2,650.00
Increased Social and Community Participation Support Item Support Item Ref No. Description UOM Quote Required Price Limit Life transition planning including mentoring, peer support and individual skill development. 09_006_0106_6_3 Establishing volunteer assistance within the participant’s home or community to develop skills. For instance, assistance in attending appointments, shopping, bill paying, taking part in social activities and maintaining contact with others. Hour N $57.71 Skills development in a group 09_007_0117_6_3 Training for the participant in a group of 2 or more to increase their independence in daily personal activities. Hour N $28.07 Individual skills development and training 09_009_0117_6_3 Individual life skills development and training including public transport training and support, developing skills for community, social and recreational participation. Hour N $56.14 Finding and Keeping a Job Support Item Support Item Ref No. Description UOM Required Price Limit Employment related assessment and counselling 10_011_0128_5_3 Workplace assessment conducted by workplace rehabilitation provider to determine adjustments or modifications to workplace or work processes to ensure employment is maintained and matches the employees capabilities Hour N $178.98 Individual employment support 10_016_0102_5_3 Time limited on-the-job training & post placement support related to participant’s disability that enables them to adjust & manage Hour N $56.63