Personal Care Melbourne
Personal care supports relate to assistance with daily personal activities including assistance with, or supervision of, personal tasks of daily life. Personal care supports may be required across a variety of settings. For example, a participant living alone in their own home, in one one of our Supported Independent Living (SIL) properties, our medium term accommodation, our short-term accommodation, living with family or other people, or on holidays away from home.
Before including any personal care support in a participant’s plan, the NDIA must,amongst other matters, be satisfied that the support will assist the participant to pursue their goals. objectives and aspirations (section 34(1)(a)).
- Mobility Support – hoist transfers, getting in and out of bed
- Dressing Support
- Showering Support
- Toileting, bladder and bowel management, menstrual care
- Personal Grooming – help with shaving, applying makeup and hair care
- Light Domestic Tasks
- Assistance with Meals
- Eating and Drinking
- Use of aids and appliances, hearing and communication devices
- Attending appointments
IHDS is committed to providing quality personalised services – when you want, how you want. We can help you live independently in your own home and participate within your community.
A more detailed guideline for Personal care supports can be found on the NDIS website here.
For more information in disability services contact us at 1300 004 437 .