20 days ago
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NDIS for adults
Looking for advice for someone who has no formal diagnosis, he had a lack of oxygen to the brain at birth. He has required day to day assistance every day. His primary carer is now moving into a home herself. For the first time it’s been questioned how can we go about supporting him for the rest of his life. He’s 60. Does anyone have any advice in this situation? I’m not really sure where to start (I know I did my sons but this feels a little different but I could be totally wrong so happy to be told that) or who I could contact. Thanks
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He will be able to access the NDIS as the age limit is under 65 before it changes to the older adult program. They would just need to call the NDIS/NDIA and start the process & give some documentation. I’m curious though, how is he paying her assistance within the home at the moment. How are they paying for therapy, equipment etc 💕💕
Lack of oxygen at birth sounds like he should easily get a diagnosis of CP, his GP should be able to help. Depending on his needs he should be eligible for in home support in the family home or SIL/SDA funding for a group home.
The old system was shocking in that way! You had to tick very specific boxes and even then support wasn’t guaranteed, especially given how amazing his mum must be to have cared for him on her own for so long. First step will be GP documents to get approved for ndis. Depending on his needs he may just need some support hours at home or apply for the works- SIL/SDA, therapists, support workers, support coordinator, equipment, etc etc. It’s amazing, although it shouldn’t surprise me, that people still fall through the cracks.