COURSE OVERVIEW:
Welcome to the Providing In-Home Support for NDIS Participants course. This program is designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge required to deliver effective, person-centred in-home support for individuals under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
In-home support plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life, independence, and social inclusion of participants. This section provides an overview of the NDIS framework, highlighting the objectives of in-home support, the roles of key stakeholders, and the importance of collaboration between participants, providers, and their support networks.
Assessing participant needs is the foundation of effective in-home support. This section guides you through conducting comprehensive assessments, developing collaborative support plans, and ensuring regular reviews to adapt to the evolving needs and preferences of participants.
Personal care assistance is a vital component of in-home support. You will learn best practices for supporting activities of daily living (ADLs) while maintaining the dignity and respect of participants, as well as understanding the training and competency requirements for support workers.
Household task support helps participants maintain a clean and safe living environment. This section explores ways to assist with domestic duties, promote participant involvement, and uphold safety and hygiene standards in the home.
Meal preparation and nutrition support ensure participants receive balanced and appropriate meals. You will learn to plan and prepare meals that accommodate dietary needs and preferences while encouraging participant engagement in meal-related activities.
Medication management is critical for participant health and well-being. This section covers understanding medication protocols, ensuring safe administration, and monitoring for potential adverse reactions.
Behavioural support strategies focus on implementing positive behaviour support plans, managing challenging behaviours, and collaborating with behaviour support specialists to create safe and supportive environments.
Life skills development promotes independence and self-confidence. This section provides techniques for teaching daily living skills, supporting financial literacy, and fostering decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Community participation and social inclusion are integral to achieving a meaningful life. You will explore strategies to facilitate access to social and community activities, overcome barriers to engagement, and support participants in building social connections.
Travel and transport support ensure participants can access their community safely and efficiently. This section addresses assisting with transport needs, ensuring accessibility, and supporting the use of public and private transport options.
Outdoor safety and garden maintenance contribute to a safe and enjoyable living environment. You will learn how to assist with basic garden tasks, ensure outdoor spaces are accessible, and encourage participants to engage in gardening activities.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Individualised Living Options (ILO) enable participants to live as independently as possible. This section delves into understanding funding, coordinating shared or tailored living arrangements, and monitoring the effectiveness of these supports.
Assistive technology and home modifications enhance accessibility and independence. This section guides you in identifying appropriate devices, facilitating home modifications, and training participants and support workers in their effective use.
Short-term accommodation and respite care provide essential relief and support. This section covers planning and accessing respite services, ensuring continuity of care, and supporting participants and families through transitions.
Emergency and crisis response prepare support workers to act effectively in critical situations. This section focuses on developing emergency plans, training for crisis intervention, and coordinating with emergency services and healthcare providers.
Cultural competence ensures inclusive and respectful care. You will learn to integrate cultural practices, provide language support, and address cultural barriers to delivering effective support.
Legal and ethical considerations are integral to professional practice. This section highlights participant rights, provider obligations, confidentiality, and navigating consent and capacity issues.
Collaboration with healthcare providers strengthens participant outcomes. This section explores coordinating care with medical professionals, facilitating access to allied health services, and implementing health management plans.
Finally, continuous improvement ensures high-quality in-home support services. You will learn to establish performance indicators, collect and analyse participant feedback, and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to provide compassionate, person-centred in-home support that aligns with NDIS objectives, empowering participants to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.
Each section is complemented with examples to illustrate the concepts and techniques discussed.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:
1. Introduction to In-Home Support under the NDIS
- Understanding the NDIS Framework and Objectives
- Role and Importance of In-Home Support Services
- Key Stakeholders: Participants, Providers, and Support Networks
2. Assessing Participant Needs and Developing Support Plans
- Conducting Comprehensive Needs Assessments
- Collaborative Support Plan Development
- Regular Review and Adjustment of Support Plans
3. Personal Care Assistance
- Supporting Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Maintaining Dignity and Respect in Personal Care
- Training and Competency Requirements for Support Workers
4. Household Task Support
- Assisting with Domestic Duties
- Promoting Participant Involvement in Household Tasks
- Ensuring Safety and Hygiene Standards
5. Meal Preparation and Nutrition Support
- Planning and Preparing Nutritious Meals
- Accommodating Dietary Requirements and Preferences
- Encouraging Participant Participation in Meal Activities
6. Medication Management
- Understanding Medication Protocols and Schedules
- Training for Safe Medication Administration
- Monitoring and Reporting Adverse Reactions
7. Behavioural Support Strategies
- Implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- Managing Challenging Behaviours Effectively
- Collaborating with Behaviour Support Specialists
8. Life Skills Development
- Teaching Daily Living Skills for Increased Independence
- Supporting Financial Literacy and Budgeting Skills
- Encouraging Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Abilities
9. Community Participation and Social Inclusion
- Facilitating Access to Social and Community Activities
- Overcoming Barriers to Community Engagement
- Supporting Participants in Building Social Connections
10. Travel and Transport Support
- Assisting Participants with Transport Needs
- Ensuring Safety and Accessibility During Travel
- Supporting the Use of Public and Private Transport Options
11. Garden Maintenance and Outdoor Safety
- Providing Support for Basic Garden Maintenance Tasks
- Ensuring Outdoor Areas are Safe and Accessible
- Encouraging Participant Involvement in Gardening Activities
12. Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- Understanding SIL Funding and Eligibility
- Coordinating Shared Living Arrangements
- Balancing Independence with Necessary Support
13. Individualised Living Options (ILO)
- Exploring Flexible Living Arrangements
- Developing Tailored Support Models
- Monitoring and Evaluating ILO Effectiveness
14. Assistive Technology and Home Modifications
- Identifying Appropriate Assistive Devices
- Facilitating Home Modifications for Accessibility
- Training Participants and Support Workers in Device Use
15. Short-Term Accommodation and Respite Care
- Planning and Accessing Respite Services
- Ensuring Continuity of Care During Short-Term Stays
- Supporting Participants and Families through Transitions
16. Emergency and Crisis Response
- Developing Emergency Response Plans
- Training for Crisis Intervention and Management
- Coordinating with Emergency Services and Healthcare Providers
17. Cultural Competence in In-Home Support
- Respecting and Integrating Cultural Practices
- Providing Language Support and Translation Services
- Addressing Cultural Barriers to Effective Support
18. Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Understanding Participant Rights and Provider Obligations
- Maintaining Confidentiality and Privacy
- Navigating Consent and Capacity Issues
19. Collaboration with Healthcare Providers
- Coordinating Care with Medical Professionals
- Facilitating Access to Allied Health Services
- Implementing Health Management Plans
20. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement
- Establishing Key Performance Indicators for Support Services
- Collecting and Analysing Participant Feedback
- Implementing Quality Improvement Initiatives
COURSE DURATION:
The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.
COURSE DELIVERY:
Purchase and download course content.
ASSESSMENT:
A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.