Answers to Frequently asked NDIS Questions

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is Australia’s first nationwide scheme developed for the provision of individualised support for people with disability, their families, and carers. Those eligible for the NDIS are provided with a lifelong approach to support which is tailored to their individual needs throughout their life.

 

Through personalised funding, NDIS participants are provided the choice and control to access the support services which best suit their unique needs, goals, and aspirations.           

 

To find out more about the NDIS and how it can help you, head to the NDIS website or click here.

Eligibility for the NDIS is dependent on a number of factors. To be eligible, participants must:

 

  • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or
  • Be a citizen with a Protected Special Category Visa
  • Be Under the age of 65 when first accessing the scheme
  • Have a permanent or significant disability

 

To find out more about your eligibility for the NDIS, visit the NDIS website or click here.

While the NDIS provides funding to support people living with a disability, not all types of supports you may require are funded under the NDIS. Some supports are funded by other areas of the government or existing public / community services.

 

Generally, the NDIS will fund reasonable and necessary supports that help eligible participants to live a good and healthy life. To find out more about what types of services the NDIS covers, head to the NDIS website or click here.

 

Yes! Elmur is a registered NDIS Provider. This means that we have been assessed and approved as meeting the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission’s Practice Standards.

For more information about the NDIS and how it can impact your life, check out our News and Updates page or follow our social media channels.

Answers to Frequently asked Service Questions

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a category of NDIS support in which a person with disability is assisted to live as independently as possible within their own home. This can either be on their own or in shared accommodation and involves support with the day-to-day tasks of life.

 

NDIS participants receiving SIL supports are assisted to maintain their independence and to develop skills which help them to live the life they want.

 

At Elmur Community Services, we understand the importance of living independently in your own home. To assist you with this, we offer Supported Independent Living services to suit your individual needs and wishes.

Our shared living homes are designed to offer a comfortable and supportive living environment. Typically, homes are shared by three to five people.

 

Each person has their own bedroom with well-maintained common areas such as bathrooms and living rooms. You are supported to actively participate in how your home is run and to ensure your home life suits the lifestyle you want.

While we offer support services within our Elmur homes, we also offer support services right from the comfort of your own home.

 

Our in-home services include Daily Living Support, Supported Independent Living and Community Nursing. [links to these services]

 

If you’re looking to access these in-home services, you can get in touch with one of our friendly team members to see how we can help you. 

Certainly! You are more than welcome to keep all your current services as part of your usual daily program and support plan. We will collaborate with your other service providers to make sure your needs and wishes are met and that your transition into an Elmur home as smooth as possible.

Of course! We want your new home to feel as comfortable and homely as possible. We encourage you to bring any personal or sentimental items with you to make your space as unique as you are.

 

In shared living homes, your bedroom is your space to design and decorate to your tastes. Common areas, however, are shared spaces so you will be supported to design and decorate them collaboratively with your housemates.

Certainly! Here at Elmur Community Services, our mission is to support you to build and maintain strong and lasting relationships. This includes supporting you to arrange and organise home visits with your family and friends.

 

In addition to supporting your home visits, our dedicated staff can also help you to meet with your loved ones within the community.

Through the help of our trained and experienced support workers, you will be assisted to explore your local communities and opportunities available within Perth. No matter your interests, you can be assured that our team is dedicated to ensuring that your community support services are as interesting and engaging as possible.

 

Examples of activities which we can support you to access include:

 

  • Local community events such as festivals and shows
  • Social events such as special occasions
  • Engaging in social sports
  • Group activities
  • Visiting loved ones
  • Volunteering

 

Elmur Community Services is here to help you find exciting and meaningful ways for you to engage with your community, enhance your social network and build meaningful and lasting relationships. 

 

Of course! We are here to support your community engagement your way. We will work with you to develop a support plan that is catered to your unique interests and passions. This includes assisting you to maintain an existing activity or hobby.

 

Sometimes you and your carer need a break to relax and de-stress. Respite care refers to when someone else takes care of you in place of your carer, giving you both some time to refresh.

 

At Elmur Community Services, we offer a range of respite services both in your own home or in one of our lovely accommodation homes which can help you to feel reinvigorated.

 

Recharge and enjoy peace of mind while receiving high quality compassionate care. To find out more about our respite services, get in touch with one of our friendly team members!

Our Community Nursing team is comprised of highly qualified and experienced Nursing staff who are dedicated to providing professional and reliable clinical care. We offer for a number of complex clinical care services which include:

 

  • Complex Bowel Care
  • Urinary Catheter Management
  • Complex Wound Care
  • Enteral Tube Feeding Management
  • Subcutaneous Injection
  • Tracheostomy Management