Personal Attendant Care
Independence Australia offers many services that enable people with a disability to achieve their desired quality of life.
- A Collaborative approach to services
- Continuous Improvement
- Spinal Cord Injury Manual
- About the In Home Support
- Referral for Services
A Collaborative approach to services
Independence Australia Regional Managers and Clients work in collaboration to develop the Client’s program. Close working relationships with funding bodies and case management services ensure that the service developed will meet the Client’s needs taking into consideration recommendations from Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dieticians and other health professionals. Independence Australia works closely with all funding bodies to ensure their Clients receive the services that will meet their desired quality of life. Some of those providers are:
- Department of Human Services
- Transport Accident Commission
- WorkSafe Victoria
- State Trustees
- Local Governments
- Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Uniting Care Community Options
- Care Connect
- Villa Maria Society
- Brotherhood of St. Laurence
- Client Services Guide
All Independence Australia clients are issued with a Services Guide providing information about services provided and detailing further supports clients can access.
Continuous Improvement
Independence Australia is constantly improving services through training of Support Workers, including the nationally recognised Certificate III in Aged Care and Certificate III in Disability Work (Personal Care Worker).
The In Home Support Program offers a wide range of services including:
- In home assistance with personal care including showering, grooming, toileting, dressing, assistance with meals and communication.
- House hold tasks including cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and ironing
- Community Access for thing such as banking, paying bills, grocery shopping
- School/University – assistance with personal care and educational tasks
- Support for chosen recreational activities
- Support to attend medical appointments
- Support Workers for holidays, social events, appointments etc.
- In home respite care
- 24 hour care through sleepovers or active night care
- Support with the development of new skills that will enhance independence
- Independence Australia offers high level care support including bowel care, gastrostomy feeds, respiratory support (ventilator and tracheotomy care) skin care management and assistance with urinary appliances all under the direct training and support of the Community Nurse and Training Department.
About the In Home Support Program
Independence Australia was one of the first agencies to develop In Home Support Programs for people with disabilities. This service allows people with a disability to live independently in their own home and receive assistance with everyday tasks. Independence Australia specialises in spinal cord injury educating and training clients, families and carers in the affects of a spinal cord injury.
In order for our clients to have control over their lives, our experienced Regional Managers in conjunction with the client, design their own rosters and control their own day to day activities. The Regional Manager and the client work together to choose the Support Worker, who is carefully selected and trained to perform their services to the highest standard. The In Home Support is available throughout Victoria providing support and encouragement to clients in their daily living activities, including community access support.
The In Home Support also offers advice and support through the services of a Registered Nurse who is a qualified Continence Advisor giving ongoing support for clients experiencing continence related issues. The nurse also completes an assessment of client medical needs upon commencement of services and refers clients to other services when applicable, liaising with doctors, hospitals and the Royal District Nursing Service.
Referral for Services
Who is eligible to receive services?
- People of all ages
- Anyone with a disability
- Anyone living within the state of Victoria
Please contact Community Solutions on 1300 704 456 regarding referrals.
How are services paid for?
- Funding of services is provided by a funding agency or the client directly.
- Independence Australia’s Personal Care program receives an allocation of funds directly from the Department of Human Services annually whereby 8 hours per week can be allocated to an individual.
