Author name: Absolute Care & Health

We’ve all heard it before – that keeping your mind active and engaged can help prevent dementia in the later years. But what about for those who are already suffering from dementia? A person with dementia can feel isolated and confused – even in the company of family and friends. This can cause them to […]

There are several different types of government funding options available to keep in-home aged care accessible. Some of these are allocated to the individuals receiving aged care while other types are for individuals (generally family members) who care for someone. In these cases, both the carer and the person being cared for must meet the eligibility criteria.

In February 2017, the government implemented the Increasing Choice in Home Care reforms. People receiving Home Care Packages can now move their care from their existing provider to another approved care provider of their choice. But consumers may not be fully aware of what this change means to them. In a competitive, consumer-led market, you can maximise

We all know home is where the heart is. So it makes perfect sense when our older relatives want to carry on living in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their own home. But the thought of your parent, grandparent, or another relative living at home, maybe on their own, can be daunting and even

The NDIS funds ‘reasonable and necessary’ supports for people with disabilities. This means if a participant can’t perform tasks like vacuuming and cleaning because of their disability, the NDIS will provide funds for a support worker to do these tasks instead. However, the NDIS won’t provide funds for specialist services, such as an electrician or

Applying for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can greatly improve quality of life for individuals and families around Australia affected by disability. Like all government programs, there are certain bureaucratic steps that must be followed to access this funding. This article will investigate exactly what you need to do to apply for the NDIS.

The NDIS provides funding for a variety of supports and services which will help participants maintain independence and gain skills. When a person applies for the NDIS, they can create short-term and long-term goals for anything from accessing the community to finding a job or studying at university. The NDIS also provides funding for home

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is Australia’s core support system for people with a disability. Participants apply for an NDIS plan, which outlines their short-term and long-term goals, and registered NDIS providers supply supports to help participants achieve these goals. The eligibility criteria says you need to be aged between 7 and 65 to

As part of applying for the NDIS, applicants need to work out where they want to spend the money allocated to their plan. To make the process easier, the NDIA has split the services it offers into three budget categories: Core Supports Capacity Building Supports Capital Supports It’s important to remember your funding is always

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has supports specifically designed for those who have been diagnosed with mental health conditions which resulted in long-term disabilities. However, it is important to distinguish that not everyone with a mental health condition will experience disability. The type of disability the NDIA provides NDIS supports for is classified as