Arthritis NDIS ​
Disability Support & Care Services
Arthritis Information
While most people associate arthritis with growing old, it actually can affect people of any age. As we age, our bones and the joints between them undergo wear and tear that reflects the lifetime of stress placed on them. When that stress progresses to the point that we have pain or inflammation in our joints, that is called Arthritis.
Common types of Arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout, but arthritis can also be caused by many autoimmune diseases, genetic disorders, or even infection. People who suffer from arthritis experience inflammatory issues affecting the bones, muscles, and joints resulting in pain, stiffness, swelling, and redness.
The NDIS provides improved access to high quality, personalised, and innovative supports and services to enhance the independence, social, and economic participation of people with disability and their carers.
The NDIS funds several critical services for people with arthritis. Funded services include personal care support, community access support, nutritional support, skill development, transport, household tasks, and behavioural support. Plan Management and Support Coordination Funding are almost always offered to NDIS Participants when they receive their plan. The types and amounts of funding available are determined partly by the level of severity.
By partnering with Maple Community Services, we can help you outline your priorities and cater a support plan that provides the specific services you need, enabling you to lead a fulfilling life.
Common supports chosen by people with arthritis and funded by the NDIS include help with mobility, access to the community, assistance with daily living activities, and therapies such as hydrotherapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy
Yes! If you suffer from Arthritis, it is covered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and you may be eligible for their funding to use for our support services. The eligibility and level of funding will depend on the severity of your functional disability and needs. Most types of Arthritis are categorised under List B for NDIS funding. It may require further functional assessment prior to being approved for NDIS funding.
At Maple, we can assist you in the assessment process to see if you or your loved one qualifies for NDIS Arthritis Benefits. If you or your loved one meets the criteria, we have the capacity to provide comprehensive services to enhance your quality of life.
What Does Our Arthritis Support Involve?
We have four major categories of Arthritis Support Services. Each type of arthritis support contributes to your overall well-being and expands personal options to live a life that is most fulfilling.
Types of Arthritis Support Services
Our support includes a full range of different services for you to determine which will best suit you. Options include any or all of the following:
- Personal Care
- Household Tasks
- Travel and Transport
- Garden Maintenance
- Community Participation
- Life Skills Development
By providing each of these elements, we help you set a course for greater independence with reliable support
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Skills & Qualifications of our Arthritis Support Workers
Our Support Workers for Arthritis Care have studied and trained diligently to understand and respond to the needs of people with Arthritis. You can feel confident and at ease with our Support Workers’ exceptional skills and qualifications. We pride ourselves on our years of experience providing Arthritis Support.
How Quickly Can Arthritis Progress?
Generally, signs and symptoms of Arthritis appear gradually and slowly over weeks or months. However, the pace of this progression can vary. In some cases Arthritis may remain stable for decades, while others progress very rapidly to complete destruction of the cartilage in the space of a few months. Talk to our Arthritis Support Workers for more information.
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Our Team is comprised of highly experienced Support Workers and Management Staff; all from varying walks of life. We work hard to match you up with the best Support Workers around; those that can speak your language, have the same interests, and have experience working with like-minded people.
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Whether it’s 9pm on a Wednesday or 11am on a Sunday; our team is always active, committed to ensuring you have the supports you need in place when you need them. We are committed to providing the best Customer Service in the industry, and that’s why people choose us!
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