15 May 2023

BY: accessdisability

Community / NDIS

Diversity of our Organisation

We truly believe that diversity is a key.

As an organization, we at Access Disability Services WA employ people from different cultural backgrounds and cultures because we truly believe that diversity is a key component of any successful business. Diversity is a great asset and we try our best to promote it at our organization. We bring together individuals with different and varying skills into our organization and this, in turn, allows us to be able to provide an impeccable service to our customers and also to the world at large.

We are also very dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of diversity at the workplace and this remains a huge core of our motivation at the workplace. We want everyone in our organization to feel fully welcome and at ease. This diversity policy of ours has ensured that all our employees are totally free from any form of discrimination of any form.

 

Why Diversity?

Diversity strengthens your organisation. We have built an inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve.

• Enhanced creativity and innovation.
• Increased productivity and problem-solving abilities.
• Diversity improves innovation and collaboration ·

25 Feb 2021

BY: accessdisability

Community

Community Benefits through Workplace

Live a life of purpose, enjoyment, and independence

Access Disability Services promotes an inclusive community among individuals. Hundreds of people with disabilities are empowered through our programs and services every single day. We have helped people to be able to live lives that they can be proud of and also be independent. And also through our care oriented programs, you can now relax and rejuvenate with comfort knowing that your loved ones are being cared for in a supportive and caring way.

You stand to gain a lot from our workplace partnerships. We have an active team of individuals who are committed to ensuring that you reap the full benefits of the community through engagement.

 

Benefits

Our programs and services are aimed at community engagement and participation.
In addition we host a range of activities. Join us at our Head Office space in Armadale for a chance to engage in activities with fellow NDIS participants. Take this opportunity to socialize, make new friends, or simply take a break from home and try something new.

• Community Participation.
• Group/Centre Activities.
• work-study supports.

15 Mar 2020

BY: accessdisability

NDIS

Changes to Plans and Funding

There are changes to some of our policies due to COVID.

At Access Disability Services, the well-being and health of our customers, staff, and our community are of the most importance. In this light, we are taking very important preventive measures to ensure that we all at Access disability services stay safe from the COVID-19 virus. We have taken steps regarding the outbreak of this virus to protect our community and customers.

NDIA (National Disability Agency), released new changes to plans and funding as a result of this COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Changes Regarding Reviews

The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) has issued that, if a person has a planned review coming up, the NDIS will contact said person either by email or phone. As a result of the virus outbreak, face-to-face meetings has been canceled. A person will be asked if they will like to have a phone review. The person can request the plan to be in place for 24 months. If such a person’s plan is due to expire soon, then the plan will be automatically extended by 365 days. The person does not have to do anything on their part as the plan will automatically extend.

 

Changes Regarding Cancellation Rules

Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, there have been temporary changes to the cancellation rules. It is now mandated for people to give their providers 10 business days’ notice of cancellation of supports. If the mandated 10 days is not given, the providers can now go-ahead to claim 100% of the agreed service.

 

Changes in claims

There has been a temporary 10% increase in claims. Providers can now increase their payment claims by up to 10% for the following support services.

• For assistance with daily life. (This excludes supported Independent Living).
• For assistance with the community and social involvement/participation.
• For improved Daily living skills.
• For improved health and wellbeing (This excludes personal training)
• Support Coordination Items.

A total of three new support coordination items have been introduced under Core Supports and Assistance with Daily Life to the Support Catalogue.

• 01-790-0106-8-3, Level 1: Support Connection.
• 01-791-0106-8-3 Level 2: Coordination of Supports.
• 01-793-0106-8-3 Level 3: Specialist Support Coordination.

All these new changes have been effective since March 25th of 2020. If any of the participants believe that they don’t have enough funds, they should contact NDIS immediately. NDIS has a team of two dedicated people who will answer any questions that the participant may have.

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