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your<br />

<strong>Pre</strong>paring for<br />

<strong>NDIS</strong> plan<br />

1 Independence Australia your way


Contents<br />

Welcome 4<br />

Why Choose Independence Australia 5<br />

<strong>Pre</strong>paring For Your Meeting 6<br />

Personal Care Checklist 8<br />

What My Everyday Life Looks Like 10<br />

Your Community Access 12<br />

Your Products - Continence Aids 14<br />

Your Products - Wound Care 16<br />

Your Products - Nutrition 18<br />

Your Transport Needs 21<br />

Aids and Equipment 22<br />

Your Community & Mainstream<br />

Supports<br />

23<br />

Domestic Assistance 25<br />

Home & Gardening Services 25<br />

2 Independence Australia your way<br />

Complex Care Needs 26<br />

Independence Australia your way<br />

3


Welcome<br />

We’ve created this <strong>booklet</strong> to help you prepare for your<br />

new <strong>NDIS</strong> plan. For those who are new to the <strong>NDIS</strong>, here’s<br />

a quick guide as to where this <strong>booklet</strong> fits into your overall<br />

<strong>NDIS</strong> journey.<br />

Why choose<br />

Independence Australia<br />

Step 1<br />

Determine your<br />

<strong>NDIS</strong> eligibility*<br />

Step 2<br />

Apply for<br />

support*<br />

If you’re eligible and receive<br />

an Access Decision letter,<br />

the next step is creating<br />

your <strong>NDIS</strong> plan.<br />

This is where this <strong>booklet</strong><br />

will come in handy for you!<br />

Step 4<br />

Use your<br />

plan<br />

Step 3<br />

Create your plan<br />

Your plan is a written agreement worked out<br />

with you. Everyone’s plan is different. Use<br />

this <strong>booklet</strong> to consider all the things that<br />

you want or need to include within your plan<br />

and share that with the person assisting you<br />

with creating your plan. Depending on your<br />

situation that could be an NDIA Plan<br />

Manager, a Local Area Coordinator<br />

(LAC) or an Early Childhood Early<br />

Intervention (ECEI) Partner.<br />

Independence Australia is a social enterprise providing choices and services for people living<br />

with a disability or other personal need. We have been supporting people across Victoria since<br />

1957 to regain and retain their independence within a supportive community. As of 2021, these<br />

services have also been available for people living in South Western Sydney, with our team<br />

bringing more than 60 years of expert knowledge supporting people living with a disability.<br />

Why choose Independence<br />

Australia?<br />

Working with our qualified, nationally<br />

registered and specifically trained<br />

staff who provide support and care<br />

will give you the opportunity to<br />

create a program that you want,<br />

tailored to your needs.<br />

Customer flexibility and choice is<br />

essential, and we have made this a<br />

focus in the delivery of our services<br />

for customers in Sydney.<br />

Who do you provide<br />

support for?<br />

We provide support and access<br />

to services for people located in<br />

South Western Sydney or anywhere<br />

in Victoria, who are participants of<br />

<strong>NDIS</strong> and other funding bodies.<br />

Independence Australia provides<br />

services for people seeking a<br />

minimum 5 hours of support per<br />

week, with a minimum of 2 hours<br />

per shift as a requirement.<br />

How we help is up to you...<br />

Our support workers are available<br />

to visit your home in the mornings,<br />

afternoons or evenings to help you<br />

prepare or wind down for the day.<br />

Monday to Sunday, 7 days<br />

per week.<br />

We provide support across the<br />

following categories:<br />

• Complex Care<br />

• Personal Care<br />

• Domestic Assistance<br />

• Community Access<br />

• Meal <strong>Pre</strong>paration<br />

• Sleepovers<br />

• Psychology and Counseling*<br />

• Support Groups*<br />

• Health and Wellbeing<br />

Programs*<br />

We will work with you to develop<br />

and implement a support plan that<br />

complements your preferences and<br />

clinical support needs. Our friendly<br />

and experienced support workers<br />

will provide comfort and care to help<br />

you through your daily tasks.<br />

We promise to...<br />

• Listen and understand<br />

what support you require,<br />

as it changes over time<br />

• Deliver your program<br />

with experienced support<br />

workers who are nationally<br />

accredited, and police<br />

checked<br />

• Be there for you from 2<br />

hours to 24 hours a day,<br />

every day as you choose<br />

• Meet your needs – we<br />

currently conduct more than<br />

5,000 customer visits in<br />

Victoria each week and are<br />

now bringing this successful<br />

model to New South Wales.<br />

We are also one of Australia’s<br />

largest suppliers of healthcare<br />

products and can assist you to<br />

access healthcare solutions.<br />

Step 5<br />

Review<br />

your plan<br />

4 Independence Australia your way<br />

*Visit www.ndis.gov.au for more information<br />

* Denotes programs available in Victoria only


Goal 1<br />

If you have any of the following information,<br />

consider taking them with you.<br />

Lifestyle plan<br />

Behaviour support plan<br />

Person-centred plan<br />

Client support plan<br />

Health support plan<br />

Goal 2<br />

Individual education plan<br />

Goal achievement plan<br />

Therapy assessments<br />

Letters from your doctor or therapist<br />

Information from your childcare, kindergarten<br />

or school<br />

Any day program or activity schedules<br />

Recreational program information or reports<br />

Information from a current service provider<br />

Carer statement<br />

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Activity Level of support required Who assists you How often Comments<br />

Hoist<br />

Unpaid carer<br />

Every day<br />

Standing transfer<br />

Support worker<br />

Many times a week<br />

Getting in and<br />

out of bed<br />

Support to get out of bed each day<br />

No assistance required<br />

Council service<br />

Other<br />

When unwell<br />

Irregularly<br />

I need support to dress and undress<br />

Unpaid carer<br />

Every day<br />

Getting dressed<br />

and undressed<br />

I need assistance with some aspects of getting dressed, doing up buttons,<br />

making sure clothes are on the right way etc.<br />

I need assistance with appropriate clothing choices i.e. wanting to wear a<br />

summer dress in winter<br />

Support worker<br />

Council service<br />

Other<br />

Many times a week<br />

When unwell<br />

Irregularly<br />

I need supervision in case of falls<br />

No assistance required<br />

Hoist into commode chair<br />

Unpaid carer<br />

Every day<br />

Assistance<br />

with toileting<br />

Standing transfer into commode chair<br />

I do not need a transfer but I use a commode chair when showering<br />

I need physical assistance e.g. wiping, washing and drying myself<br />

Support worker<br />

Council service<br />

Other<br />

Many times a week<br />

When unwell<br />

Irregularly<br />

Assistance<br />

with showering<br />

I need assistance with some areas e.g. washing feet and back, adjusting water<br />

temperature etc.<br />

I need to be prompted to shower<br />

I do not need a transfer but I use a commode chair when showering<br />

No assistance required<br />

Unpaid carer<br />

Support worker<br />

Council service<br />

Other<br />

Every day<br />

Many times a week<br />

When unwell<br />

Irregularly<br />

I need physical assistance to brush teeth, hair and wash my face<br />

Unpaid carer<br />

Every day<br />

Grooming<br />

I need physical assistance with some aspects e.g. putting toothpaste on<br />

the toothbrush<br />

I need prompting around grooming and hygiene e.g. reluctant to brush<br />

my hair<br />

Support worker<br />

Council service<br />

Other<br />

Many times a week<br />

When unwell<br />

Irregularly<br />

No assistance required<br />

All food is prepared as I’m unable to cook for myself<br />

Unpaid carer<br />

Every day<br />

Can cook but I require support or supervision with this<br />

Support worker<br />

Many times a week<br />

Meal<br />

preparation<br />

Help preparing basic meals e.g. with toaster or microwave<br />

Help preparing meals in the oven or on the stove top<br />

Food preparation assistance e.g. chopping up vegetables<br />

Council service<br />

Other<br />

When unwell<br />

Irregularly<br />

Need prompting or reminding to prepare my meal<br />

No assistance required<br />

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What my<br />

life looks like<br />

everyday<br />

Your living situation<br />

Give your planner some information about your living situation. Let us know about where you currently<br />

live, the people (and animals) that you live with and note if you would like to make changes to your home<br />

or live somewhere different.<br />

When you most need assistance<br />

Think about how you navigate your day and list the times that you most need assistance.<br />

Your regular or occasional<br />

activities and needs<br />

Add a little more information about what your day looks like and consider the times and situations<br />

in which you may require additional support. You may wish to add details about your needs such as<br />

showering and getting dressed, toileting, managing continence, eating, transferring between bed, chairs<br />

and wheelchairs or taking medication.<br />

The people who support you<br />

Are there some key people in your life who provide you with additional support or who are simply<br />

important to you? These could include friends, family, neighbours, workmates, people in your community.<br />

List their names and the support they provide here.<br />

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Have a think about the things you currently do or would like to<br />

do when it comes to hobbies, socialising and more.<br />

Activity How often? Who currently funds this? Comments<br />

Day program<br />

Grocery shopping/bill<br />

paying etc.<br />

your<br />

<strong>NDIS</strong> support<br />

We’ve got you covered<br />

with a wide range of<br />

services and supports<br />

for your <strong>NDIS</strong> package,<br />

all from our one<br />

organisation.<br />

Holiday program or camp<br />

Travel including local<br />

and international<br />

After school program<br />

Socialising with friends<br />

and family i.e. dining out,<br />

visiting their homes or<br />

going to bars<br />

One-on-one activity with<br />

Support Worker<br />

Gym/Personal Trainer<br />

Study or classes including<br />

school, tertiary study or<br />

casual classes<br />

Volunteer work<br />

Paid work<br />

Sporting activities<br />

Therapy & skills<br />

development<br />

We provide:<br />

Services to assist with enhancing<br />

capacity building and achievement of<br />

goals through:<br />

• Psychology and counselling<br />

• Therapy assistance (exercise) *<br />

• Positive behavioural supports<br />

• Co-ordination of supports<br />

• Specialist support co-ordination<br />

• Individual skills development and<br />

training<br />

Capacity building<br />

Strengthening skills and independence<br />

by assisting people to access therapies,<br />

training and specialist support<br />

coordination. Independence Australia<br />

has expertise in resolving points of crisis<br />

and developing capacity and resilience.<br />

Daily activities in-home<br />

& in the community<br />

We provide assistance with:<br />

• Self-care or personal support<br />

• High-intensity self-care assistance<br />

• Domestic assistance<br />

• Household activities & meal<br />

preparation<br />

• One-on-one support for children<br />

• Community access, social inclusion<br />

• Transport<br />

• Specialise in complex programs<br />

Core supports<br />

Enabling people to reach their goals by<br />

providing assistance with daily activities,<br />

in-home and in the community. This<br />

includes assistance shopping, preparing<br />

meals and providing personal support at<br />

any time of the day or night.<br />

Attending appointments<br />

both medical and other i.e.<br />

hairdressers<br />

Other<br />

independenceaustralia.com/ndis<br />

service.enquiry@iagroup.org.au<br />

1300 032 774<br />

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Incontinence<br />

Why<br />

MoliCare?<br />

Continence Aids<br />

To better understand your continence product needs, please consider any of the following questions that<br />

may apply to you.<br />

1. Do you use disposable continence products?<br />

2. What types of disposable continence products do you use?<br />

You can count on MoliCare to:<br />

• provide superior leakage protection<br />

• neutralise odours<br />

• maintain skin at a healthy pH 5.5<br />

• help prevent skin irritation caused by incontinence.<br />

With a range of absorbent products to suit all<br />

mobility needs, and skincare to support skin<br />

compromised by incontinence, MoliCare provides a<br />

total continence solution.<br />

3. How many disposable continence products do you use during the day and night?<br />

4. Do you use washable and reusable continence products?<br />

5. Do you use a washable mattress and chair protection?<br />

6. Do you require the use of intermittent catheters to drain your bladder due to your disability?<br />

7. Do you have a permanent indwelling catheter to manage your bladder due to your disability?<br />

8. How often does your catheter need to be changed?<br />

9. Do you have rashes, excoriation, or broken skin in your skin folds because of incontinence?<br />

10. What types of barrier creams do you use to protect your skin from rashes and excoriation?<br />

11. Are you able to shower every day? If not, what skin cleansing foams or washes do you use to remove<br />

the residual enzymes from incontinence from your skin?<br />

Protection. Every day.<br />

Order now at store.independenceaustralia.com<br />

12. How do you dispose of your disposable continence products?<br />

13. Do you need laxatives to manage your constipation?<br />

14. Do you need fibre supplements to maintain a regular bowel management program?<br />

Products include:<br />

The truth is:<br />

Going out was a big concern at first<br />

Jason,<br />

catheter user<br />

Disposable continence products<br />

Washable continence products<br />

Catheters<br />

Bowel products<br />

Skin care products<br />

Male and female pads, protective undergarments (pull-up) pants,<br />

all-in-one (nappy style), belted undergarments, 2-piece pad and<br />

pants system, condom drainage, day and night urinary drain bags.<br />

Mattress protection, bed protection, chair protection, doona<br />

protection, male and female washable and reusable underwear<br />

and pads, swimmers, urinals, bedpans.<br />

Intermittent catheters male and female length, indwelling<br />

catheters male and female length, day and night urinary drain<br />

bags, catheter securement devices, catheter packs.<br />

Laxatives, fibre supplements, enemas, suppositories, lubricating<br />

gel, deodourisers.<br />

Skin care cleansers, foams and washes, barrier creams and<br />

sprays, skin adhesive removers.<br />

Coloplast offer a SpeediCath intermittent<br />

catheter solution to help you reach your<br />

<strong>NDIS</strong> goals.<br />

14 Independence Australia your way<br />

Coloplast Pty Ltd, The Coloplast logo is a registered trademark of Coloplast A/S. ©2021-05 CON812. All rights reserved Coloplast A/S


Life unlimited<br />

For your wound and pressure care supports – ask for the experts.<br />

We have been helping restore and maintain skin integrity,<br />

and healing wounds for over 150 years.<br />

Wound Care<br />

To better understand your wound care product needs, please consider any of the following questions that<br />

may apply to you.<br />

1. Do you use any pressure care products that are related to your disability?<br />

2. Do you have poor circulation to your feet that can cause foot wounds from time to time?<br />

3. Do you get pressure areas on your elbows, hips, or buttocks due to immobility associated with your<br />

disability?<br />

4. Do you get rashes, excoriation or skin breakdown in your groin or skin folds due to contractures<br />

associated with your disability?<br />

5. Are you a high falls risk?<br />

6. Do you have reduced skin sensation to hot and cold temperatures that put you at risk of burns,<br />

abrasions, and cuts?<br />

7. Do you have a stoma site from a suprapubic catheter or Chait button?<br />

ALLEVYN ◊<br />

Foam Dressings<br />

PICO ◊<br />

Single Use<br />

Negative <strong>Pre</strong>ssure<br />

Wound Therapy<br />

SECURA ◊<br />

Skin Care Range<br />

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consult the product’s applicable Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to use.<br />

8. What type of wound care products do you use to treat pressure areas?<br />

9. What type of skin care products do you use to prevent pressure areas developing?<br />

10. What type of compression stockings, bandages and tapes do you use to secure your wound care<br />

dressings in place?<br />

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Wound care products<br />

Products include:<br />

Low adherent dressings, adhesive dressings, absorbent pads, alginates,<br />

antimicrobial dressings, film dressings, foam dressings, hydrogel dressings<br />

hydrocolloid dressings, gelling dressings, silver dressings, packing gauze,<br />

dressing packs, wound care cleansing agents, compression bandages,<br />

stockings and tapes.<br />

Venous<br />

leg ulcer<br />

therapy<br />

Skin care products<br />

Adhesive removers, barrier creams, cleansers, scar management products.<br />

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Your partner in providing<br />

complete nutritional care<br />

An extensive range of products<br />

to meet your nutritional needs<br />

Nutrition<br />

To better understand your nutritional product needs, please consider any of the following questions which<br />

may apply to you.<br />

1. Do you have an enteral feeding program associated with your disability?<br />

2. Do you use a Nasogastric tube or PEG tube for your nutrition requirements?<br />

3. Do you have all the necessary equipment (pumps, giving sets and extension tubes) for your enteral<br />

feeds?<br />

4. What types of enteral feeds do you use?<br />

5. What volume of enteral feed do you use each day?<br />

6. Do you require syringes for the administration of medications or bolus doses of feed or water?<br />

7. Do you require thickened fluids because of your swallowing difficulties?<br />

8. Are you on a mix of enteral feeds and puree food?<br />

9. What types of puree food do you eat?<br />

Dysphagia<br />

management<br />

Nutrition for<br />

wound management<br />

Great tasting range of oral nutritional supplements<br />

Tube feeding solutions<br />

Contact us today! 1300 788 855, visit store.independenceaustralia.com<br />

or speak to your dietitian about being set up on the NCare® program<br />

RESOURCE® THICKENUP® Clear is a food for special medical purposes for the dietary management of people with swallowing difficulties. Must be used under medical supervision. ARGINAID® is a food for special medical purposes specifically<br />

formulated with L-Arginine for the nutritional management of wounds. Must be used under medical supervision. Not suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition. Contains Phenylalanine. Nutritional supplements can only be of assistance where<br />

dietary intake is inadequate. Please seek advice on your individual dietary needs from an Accredited Practising Dietitian or your healthcare professional. SUSTAGEN® Hospital Formula Active and SUSTAGEN® Hospital Formula Active Plus Fibre are<br />

formulated meal replacements and cannot be used as total diet replacements. Consume as part of a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. RESOURCE® Fruit Flavoured Beverage, RESOURCE® Plus,<br />

RESOURCE® Protein, RESOURCE® 2.0 + Fibre, ISOSOURCE® Standard and NOVASOURCE® GI Forte are food for special medical purposes specifically formulated for medical conditions where nutritional needs<br />

cannot be met through diet modification alone. Must be used under medical supervision.<br />

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10. Do you require bibs because of excessive saliva production?<br />

11. What types of oral nutritional supplementation do you consume because of your disability?<br />

Nutrition products<br />

Products include:<br />

All types and flavours of enteral feeds, all types and flavours of thickened<br />

fluids, pureed foods and thickening powders, nasogastric tubes, enteral<br />

pumps, giving sets and extension tubes, medication syringes, large 60 ml<br />

syringes and bibs.<br />

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION<br />

Design<br />

No matter how your <strong>NDIS</strong> plan is managed, you can<br />

shop online for the everyday items you need, from<br />

all the major healthcare brands. With warehouses in<br />

every state, your order can be delivered quickly to<br />

your doorstep.<br />

Fast<br />

reliable<br />

delivery<br />

Discreet<br />

packaging<br />

available<br />

Trusted<br />

provider<br />

Please consult your doctor or dietician for suitable products before submitting your order.<br />

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Visit store.independenceaustralia.com<br />

or call 1300 788 855<br />

As a social enterprise, the income we make is invested<br />

back into the vital services we provide to help people<br />

with disabilities. Your purchases help us to enhance<br />

people’s lives.


How to place an online order<br />

with Independence Australia<br />

1<br />

If you’re new to online shopping, here’s how to shop with Independence<br />

Australia in a few simple steps.<br />

Create Shopping Basket<br />

To get started, type store.independenceaustralia.com into your web browser.<br />

your<br />

Transport needs<br />

Transport How often? Comments<br />

I access the support of an unpaid carer to<br />

drive me to appointments or activities<br />

I use taxis, paying for these with<br />

taxi vouchers, in order to get to my<br />

appointments and activities<br />

1. Use search bar at the top of<br />

the screen<br />

or menu options to find products.<br />

2. Select item with<br />

Add to Basket<br />

3. Enter quantity PKT Qty 6<br />

4. Click Add to Basket to move item<br />

to shopping basket. Repeat steps until<br />

shopping is complete.<br />

5. Click to review your<br />

shopping list.<br />

6. Click<br />

Checkout Now<br />

when product selection is complete.<br />

I use a paid support worker to transport<br />

me to activities and appointments<br />

I use public transport independently<br />

2<br />

Confirm Shopping<br />

7. Review order summary.<br />

8. Add your personal details, choose<br />

a delivery option and confirm any<br />

delivery instructions.<br />

9. Click Next<br />

3<br />

Checkout<br />

10. Choose a payment method<br />

and enter your credit card or<br />

PayPal details.<br />

11. Tick<br />

12. Click<br />

Place Order<br />

to complete your transaction.<br />

13. Look out for an email confirming<br />

your order details.<br />

I accept the Terms and Conditions*<br />

Tips for<br />

Ordering Online<br />

• You’ll need an email<br />

address to place an order<br />

• Choose “Discreet<br />

Packaging” to keep<br />

your delivery box<br />

details private<br />

• Hit “Back” button at<br />

any time to go back a step<br />

I use public transport but only with the<br />

assistance of a support worker<br />

I’m completely independent in terms of<br />

accessing transport<br />

I need vehicle modifications to access<br />

transport independently - please detail<br />

• Set up an account so you<br />

can reorder products easily<br />

and track order status<br />

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Aids and<br />

Equipment<br />

Please tick every piece of equipment that you require.<br />

Hoist<br />

Toilet chair<br />

Modified cutlery<br />

your Community &<br />

mainstream supports<br />

It is suggested you bring any assessments or reports from your healthcare professional<br />

regarding your disability and level of physical and functional capacity with you to your<br />

<strong>planning</strong> meeting.<br />

Health<br />

Activity<br />

How often?<br />

How is this currently funded?<br />

Comments<br />

Wheelchair<br />

Special footwear<br />

Oxygen<br />

Physiotherapist<br />

Standing hoist<br />

Modified vehicle<br />

Modified crockery<br />

Speech Therapist<br />

Electric wheelchair<br />

Straws<br />

Tubes<br />

Massage Therapist<br />

Sling<br />

Masks<br />

Headwear (helmet)<br />

Hydrotherapy<br />

Sports wheelchair<br />

Commode chair<br />

Wheelchair accessories<br />

(i.e. footplates)<br />

Colostomy bags<br />

Communication devices<br />

Dietitian<br />

Nutritionist<br />

Continence Advisor<br />

Dentist<br />

GP<br />

Mental Health<br />

Activity<br />

How often?<br />

How is this currently funded?<br />

Comments<br />

Psychologist<br />

Psychiatrist<br />

Behavioural<br />

Therapist<br />

Counsellor<br />

Neurologist<br />

Mobility Aids Australia (MAA) is one<br />

of Victoria’s leading mobility aids<br />

specialist retailers.<br />

• One of the largest product<br />

ranges in the industry<br />

• Comprehensive safety<br />

training and orientation<br />

(powered equipment)<br />

• Free in-home 7-day product<br />

trials (powered equipment)<br />

• 14-day money back<br />

guarantee<br />

• Qualified technicians and full<br />

service centre available<br />

• Mobile service vans<br />

• Comprehensive rental<br />

product range<br />

Government Disability Services<br />

Activity<br />

Support coordinator/<br />

case manager<br />

Occupational<br />

Therapist<br />

Housing Assistance<br />

How often?<br />

How is this currently funded?<br />

Community, Hobbies or Sporting Groups<br />

Comments<br />

1800 625 530<br />

www.mobilityaids.com.au<br />

1/820 Princes Highway, Springvale, VIC<br />

Sales | Hire | Service<br />

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Tasks<br />

Mopping/vacuuming<br />

Bathroom/laundry/<br />

cleaning/kitchen<br />

Washing clothes/<br />

changing linen<br />

General cleaning<br />

Assistance required<br />

No assistance<br />

Minimal assistance<br />

Full assistance<br />

No assistance<br />

Minimal assistance<br />

Full assistance<br />

No assistance<br />

Minimal assistance<br />

Full assistance<br />

No assistance<br />

Minimal assistance<br />

Full assistance<br />

Who currently completes these tasks?<br />

Home &<br />

gardening services<br />

Tasks<br />

Mowing<br />

Weeding<br />

Home maintenance<br />

Assistance required<br />

No assistance<br />

Minimal assistance<br />

Full assistance<br />

No assistance<br />

Minimal assistance<br />

Full assistance<br />

No assistance<br />

Minimal assistance<br />

Full assistance<br />

Who currently completes these tasks?<br />

Remember to speak to your planner about any home modifications you may need<br />

Notes<br />

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Good Hand Hygiene<br />

Complex Care Needs<br />

Physical and Behavioural<br />

Alcohol based hand sanitiser -<br />

Contains 70% w/w Ethanol - absolute.<br />

Easy to apply and air dries quickly.<br />

Contains two moisturisers, glycerin<br />

and dexpanthenol to help hydrate<br />

the skin while sanitising.<br />

Alcohol based hand sanitiser helps<br />

kill germs fast without water.<br />

We specialise in supporting complex physical and behavioural needs, often providing a team of<br />

skilled staff dedicated solely to meeting your truly unique needs.<br />

Available in: 1L, 375ml & 60mL<br />

Registered therapeutic:<br />

AUST R 179333.<br />

Complies with European Standard<br />

BS EN 1276 & BS EN 1500.<br />

Complex Care<br />

– Behavioural Needs<br />

Covering psychological, emotional<br />

and behavioural aspects of a<br />

person’s care requirements is<br />

an area in which the team at<br />

Independence Australia excel, this<br />

includes supporting people with:<br />

• Acquired brain injury<br />

• Intellectual Disability<br />

• ASD (Autism Spectrum<br />

Disorder)<br />

• Behaviour support plan<br />

implementation needs<br />

Complex Care<br />

– Physical Needs<br />

Supporting people living with spinal<br />

cord injury, cerebral palsy, MND,<br />

spina bifida, ABI, MS and stroke.<br />

We’re able to tailor our support to<br />

suit the participants needs including;<br />

• Hoist transfers<br />

• Bowel care<br />

• Catheter care<br />

• Peg feeding<br />

• Tracheostomy<br />

What’s it like working with Independence<br />

Australia as a support service provider?<br />

• Medical administering<br />

• Acquired brain injury<br />

“We have always been provided with experienced support<br />

workers and choice. I would highly recommend Independence<br />

Australia in providing quality in-home care.” – Sharon, whose<br />

son Jai has been receiving services from Independence<br />

Australia for more than 27 years.<br />

Complex Care<br />

– Dual Diagnosis<br />

Inclusive of mental health diagnosis,<br />

intellectual disability and physical<br />

disability in instances where these<br />

are combined<br />

• Assistance in transition<br />

to community from<br />

hospital-based setting<br />

• Crisis Response Planning<br />

What are the Next Steps?<br />

If you’re interested in choosing<br />

Independence Australia as a service<br />

provider, you can contact our team<br />

and ask to speak to ‘Intake new<br />

service’.<br />

Expect to hear from us within<br />

2 business days with further<br />

information including a tailored<br />

questionnaire for you to complete<br />

that will help us to assess how we<br />

can best support you.<br />

SANITISING YOUR HANDS CORRECTLY WITH AQIUM GEL<br />

Dispense 1-2<br />

pumps of Aqium<br />

Gel onto hands<br />

Rub vigorously<br />

palm to palm<br />

Rub with<br />

interlocked<br />

fingers<br />

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.<br />

Cleanse the Skin<br />

QV Gentle Wash<br />

Suitable for use with normal-to-dry<br />

or sensitive skin.<br />

• Non-drying, pH-balanced<br />

cleanser.<br />

• Non-soap surfactants help foam<br />

and cleanse the skin.<br />

• Added humectant (glycerin)<br />

helps hydrate the skin.<br />

• Low irritation potential -<br />

free from fragrance,<br />

colour, lanolin and<br />

other common<br />

irritants.<br />

Rub palm<br />

over back of<br />

each hand<br />

Cover tips and<br />

bottoms of fingers<br />

to each palm<br />

Protect to <strong>Pre</strong>vent<br />

Moisturise the Skin<br />

QV Skin Lotion and QV Cream<br />

• Hydrates skin for 24 hours.<br />

• Suitable for use with dry skin or<br />

dermatitis.<br />

• pH-balanced formulation<br />

• Low irritation potential - free<br />

from fragrance, colour, lanolin &<br />

propylene<br />

glycol.<br />

Include thumbs<br />

Include wrists<br />

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Keep rubbing<br />

until hands<br />

are dry<br />

AC10338-1020<br />

Help Protect the Skin<br />

Silic 15<br />

• Invisible protective layer helps to<br />

protect the skin against sweat and<br />

other common irritants experienced<br />

with incontinence.<br />

• Non-sticky and non greasy.<br />

• Free from common irritants,<br />

fragrance, lanolin & colour.<br />

pH-balanced, low irritant<br />

formulation, suitable<br />

for sensitive skin.<br />

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GLYCERIN<br />

24 HOUR<br />

HYDRATION<br />

%<br />

DIMETHICONE<br />

FOR BARRIER PROTECTION


purchase makes<br />

a difference<br />

When you shop with Independence Australia, you’re doing more<br />

than you think. The funds generated from the sale of our healthcare<br />

products provide access to programs which help people with a<br />

disability to live a more independent life.<br />

Thank you from<br />

Philomena<br />

“Psychology and counselling<br />

services from Independence<br />

Australia have helped me<br />

navigate just what I want to<br />

get out of life”<br />

Thank you from<br />

Jess<br />

“The care I receive from<br />

support workers provided by<br />

Independence Australia helps<br />

me have a great quality of life”<br />

Thank you from<br />

William<br />

“Access to respite from<br />

Independence Australia<br />

and information on funding<br />

schemes has made a huge<br />

difference in the lives of my<br />

family”<br />

Find out more about the people we help at www.independenceaustralia.com.au/ia-helps-me<br />

Or you can shop with us again at store.independenceaustralia.com

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