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Following the completion of the Annual Price Review to determine NDIS pricing arrangements for the 2020‒21 financial year, the NDIA has published a Price Guide and Support Catalogue on 2 June 2020 to come into effect 1 July 2020. 

The new look Price Guide aims to be clear and transparent about pricing arrangements and make it easier to find information for specific supports by including applicable line items and claiming rules within the one document.

Click here to read the new Price Guide 2020-2021, Support Catalogue and Price Guide 2020-2021 for Specialist Disability Accomodation.

The NDIS has also released additional Information Packs for NDIS participants during COVID-19. Thsi covers key topics for different situations such as:

Telephone Planning

Psychosocial disability

Mental health and wellbeing

Protecting yourself and the NDIS

Click here to read more about it and how to contact the NDIS.

SCIA delivers NDIS support services. If you would like more advice and information about our services visit https://scia.org.au/ndis/ or contact us on 1800 819 775.

Head to www.wheeleasy.org to find out more about WheelEasy and email Max at max@wheeleasy.org to be part of a short briefing by video early next week, before you get going.

To apply please click here to fill in our housing application form. All application forms must be submitted to info@scia.org.au.

Please read below for information about the accommodation and the applicant requirements. If you would like to know more the house or enquire about the application, please call us on 1800 819 775 or email us at info@scia.org.au.

Application requirements:

• The applicant must have a spinal cord injury, or similar disability and require a high level of personal care and daily living assistance
• Have current and ongoing need for accommodation support
• Have an NDIS plan with a provision for Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding included. Note: A request to supply reports may be required to seek eligibility for SIL funding, therefore candidate should already have relevant supports (i.e. Support Coordinator or active LAC) in place
• Applicant must be able to supply own equipment and is responsible for the maintenance of that equipment
• A copy of the candidate's care needs assessment is required. Note: The house operates under an existing SIL care model and the successful applicant would need to be part of this arrangement

Accomodation inclusions:

• Large bedroom that allows for single or king single bed with sufficient circulation space
• Large en suite with 'wheel in' hobless shower
• Separate living area with kitchenette and wall mounted air conditioning unit
• Shared main kitchen, living and dining areas, and shared laundry.
• Limited parking available onsite

Care provided:

• Anzac House is a supported living option for a person with high level support needs.
• 23 hours of care is provided at the home, where residents will self-direct their care

Applicant should require personal care at a similar level to that of the other residents. An existing NDIS funded care arrangement is already in place, therefore successful applicants should be prepared to use the current care model, including care provider.

Click to view the application form. If you would like more information about the application please contact us at 1800 819 775 or email info@scia.org.au.