When you or your loved one’s daily life requires additional support, finding a dedicated personal care assistant can make a significant difference. With the right personal care assistant, you can experience more independence and an improved quality of life. Here at New Growth, we understand the profound impact personalised care can have, and we are committed to ensuring you receive the highest standard of support.
Receiving help with personal care fosters greater autonomy, allowing you to engage with your community, pursue hobbies, and maintain social connections.
For family members and carers, it brings peace of mind knowing your loved ones are in capable hands and can live with dignity.
Personal care encompasses a wide array of services. These can include help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, eating, moving around your home or community, managing medication, attending medical appointments, and maintaining personal hygiene—all vital for living safely and comfortably.
The NDIS offers flexibility to choose the type of support that aligns with your lifestyle. Whether it’s for a few hours a day or round-the-clock support, the program is designed to adapt to your requirements.
Eligibility for personal care support through the NDIS is determined based on how your disability affects your ability to perform everyday activities. During the planning process you will discuss your needs, and if personal care is deemed necessary to lead an ordinary life it will be included in your NDIS plan.
At New Growth, we believe a personal care assistant is more than just a provider of a service; they can help you unlock your full potential. Our support workers play a pivotal role in delivering personal care that makes a real difference in your life.
We handle the complexity of coordinating with all involved parties—be it the NDIS, carers, family members, or hospitals. We’ll even also take into account the well-being of any children or pets in your home. Need your dog walked or your plants watered? We’ll support you to take care of it. We strive to provide holistic support that’s flexible to any circumstances and adapts as they change.
Our coordinators and support workers are at the heart of your care, advocating for your needs. They work tirelessly to ensure your support services are delivered seamlessly, and your personal care is delivered from the heart.
NDIS-funded respite provides essential breaks for families and carers through Short Term Accommodation (STA), but eligibility depends on your plan, accommodation choices require careful consideration, and understanding the rules helps avoid funding issues.
NDIS participants can access various employment funding options including standard employment supports, Disability Employment Services, and specialist coordination, though finding effective providers and accommodating employers often requires careful research and advocacy.
The NDIS can fund vehicle modifications that are necessary for driving or travelling safely due to your disability, but won't pay for the vehicle itself. You'll need an occupational therapist assessment and must meet specific criteria around vehicle age and modification necessity.
The NDIS funds a wide range of assistive technology items including mobility aids, communication devices, home modifications, and daily living equipment, with approval based on individual assessments by allied health professionals rather than a standard list.
NDIS plans contain both flexible funding categories that allow cross-category spending and stated supports with specific restrictions, but unclear NDIA guidance creates confusion for participants and support coordinators about what's actually allowed.
NDIS consumables are everyday items that help manage your disability needs, from continence products to cooling bedding, but claiming them requires proper documentation and understanding of stricter approval criteria since late 2023.
The NDIS can fund home modifications to improve safety and independence, ranging from minor changes under $10,000 to complex structural alterations, with approval depending on proper assessment documentation and following specific NDIA processes.
NDIS transport funding can be optimised through choosing between direct payments or in-plan reimbursement, understanding provider travel charges, and advocating for appropriate funding levels based on your transport needs.
Yes, support workers can assist with medication management as part of personal care services.
While meal preparation may be part of broader support like Assistance with Daily Living, Assistance With Personal Care primarily focuses on hygiene and grooming tasks.
NDIS may provide training for family members in certain circumstances, although typically, professional support workers deliver this service.
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