Candis Plan Support

03/06/2022

Candis Plans has the absolute pleasure of supporting Tony with his NDIS journey.

Candi first met and commenced supporting Tony & Angie in 2009 and since then, has been in complete awe of Tony's major achievements, skills, charisma, strength and determination, and Angie's unconditional love and support for Tony. Whilst Tony and Angie have battled more obstacles than the average people, they are determined to enjoy life.

Tony is an inspiration and we look forward to supporting him well in to the future. Angie is a fierce and determined advocate, being Tony's eyes, ears and voice, ensuring he lives a life with endless possibilities.

The quality of Tony's workmanship is second to none. We hope to see Tony open his own successful business in the near future - watch this space.

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11/05/2022

We'd love to see you at our upcoming event:
What: Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
When: Thursday 19 May 2022
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Where: 3/17 Daly Street, Queanbeyan
RSVP: Annie - 0404 717 031
Info:
Transport can be arranged
Gold coin donations on the day OR online via the QR code

03/12/2021

Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).

Here at Candis Plans, we celebrate people with disability today and every day by placing participant choice and control at the forefront of everything we do and supporting people to live the life they choose.
Your Life. Your Plan. Your Way.



This year’s theme is “‘Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.”

Whilst we celebrate today we also know that disability inclusion must go much further than today. We constantly strive for more possibilities for our participants.
More inclusion. Today. Everyday.

We look forward to welcoming 2022 and all the possibilities the new year will bring. We have lots of ideas that we are excited to share with you next year but we also welcome any suggestions you may have to promote disability inclusion and awareness within the community.

18/09/2021

We are super excited for our Groups to start back up again as soon as the lockdown lifts 🤗
• Dart Group
• Fishing Adventures
• DIY Group
• Ladies Group
• Groove/Zumba Group
• Youth Group
• Monthly Birthday Bash

Let us know if you're keen to join any of these groups 🙂

17/09/2021

Our September 2021 Newsletter is here!

Once restrictions ease we'll get back to recording our newsletters.

Take care, stay safe & enjoy your weekend 😊

12/07/2021

Our very first Client Newsletter 🎉

Thank you to the amazing James who presented like an absolute star, Stacey who pulled all of this together & Kass who recorded the newsletter.

We hope you enjoy watching! Closed captions can be turned on if needed.

This is the first of Candis Plans many newsletters which will be used to share important information about Candis Plans and also showcasing the talent of our...

09/07/2021

Happy NAIDOC week!

Check out https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia to find out what Country you are on.

15/09/2020

Are you 18 years or older & want to explore the Friday nightlife in Queanbeyan & Canberra?

If you answered yes, our 18+ Social Group is for you!!

The members of this group will meet on a fortnightly Friday to meet new people, make new friends and explore local pubs, clubs, bars, nightclubs, restaurants, places of interest and special events all with the support of a paid worker (or a few workers, depending on the group size). Transport will be provided - pickups will start from 5pm and drop offs will start from 10.30pm.

Group members are likely to need $30+ for each group session, which will cover your meal, drinks & activities. We will do our best to arrange discounts for some activities. On top of this, the cost of attending the group + transport will be charged to the core or capacity building funding of your NDIS Plan.

Bookings are essential and service agreements will be developed before your first group session.

Queations or bookings can be directed to me: Candi@candisplans.com.au or 0404 717 031

Hope to see you there 😊

15/09/2020

📣 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Our new Ladies Group is due to commence on Thursday 1st October, 2020 🥳🎉

Our group members will help form the official group name. The group is open to women of all abilities, with NDIS funding. Fee-for-service can be arranged if requested.

The group will run on fortnightly Thursdays with pickups starting from 10am and drop offs starting from 3pm.

Activities will be a mix of fun, engaging & inclusive activities such as barefoot bowls, Lake Burley Griffin cruise, putt putt golf, exploring places of interest and eating delicious food at a range of different restaurants.

Each group will incur an out of pocket expense of approx $20 per person for activities, lunch & drinks. The cost for group attendance will be claimed from either core or capacity building funding in your NDIS Plan.

We welcome ladies of all abilities & we hope to see you there!

Bookings are essential & service agreements all be developed before your first outing: candi@candisplans.com.au or 0404 717 031

07/05/2020

Here's some really useful, up-to-date information about using your NDIS funds to purchase a smart device

https://www.facebook.com/181990485156269/posts/4057034017651877/

We know lots of people still have questions about buying smart devices with their NDIS funds.

We have been sending your questions through to the NDIA - and today they updated the information on the NDIS website.

So just in case you missed it:

📌 If you have a budget for consumables, you can use that to purchase a smart device like a tablet or iPad. For most people, a standard tablet should do the trick. If you don't have enough funds in consumables, you can top up from your core funds.

📌 If you don't have a budget for consumables you need to wait until May 9. On that day the NDIS will introduce a change to their system so that you can use another category in core.

📌 If you don't have enough funds in core you can use capacity building funds. There is a new line item you can use in the price guide.

📌 If you are self managed or plan managed you can buy from any provider. Agency managed participants must use a registered provider.

📌 You need a letter from a provider confirming you need the device or the equipment. Not a full blown assessment just a letter explaining what you need. That letter can either be uploaded to the portal or you can email it to enquiries@ndis.gov.au. Or your provider can do that for you.

📌 This new policy will cover all purchases made after April 1.

This is just a summary of the information released today. There is much more info on the NDIS website about what you can purchase and how to go about it.

You can find all the questions and answers here - https://www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus/participants-coronavirus-covid-19/using-your-budget

And you can find our helpful summary here - https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/smart-devices-tablets-ipads-the-ndia-get-their-act-together-finally/

(Image description: A picture of two iPads leaning against each other. One has a series of apps on the home screen. The other has a picture of a bird. There is a keyboard and a pen sitting next to them)

09/04/2020

Some really really REALLY good news from the NDIS this morning …

NDIA General Manager Scott McNaughton used the Zoom forum at Every Australian Counts this morning to let everyone know that the NDIS is changing its policy regarding devices like iPads and tablets.

You can now purchase a device with your NDIS funds if:

📱 You don’t already have a similar device
💻 You need it for support or therapy
🖥 It has not been funded through another system (like education)

So you can’t use it just to binge on Netflix.

But you can use it for things like therapy or to join an exercise class or to learn a new skill with a support worker.

(And we would add you probably need to find the cheapest suitable option - if you need to buy a particular kind of device you will probably need to explain why)

The NDIS website says there will be more information released soon.

In the meantime you can find the question and the answer here - https://www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus/participants-coronavirus-covid-19/using-your-budget

It is really good to see that the NDIS is listening and being more flexible to help everyone get through this really difficult time

With changing circumstances the way you may be using your plan budgets is also changing.

25/03/2020

Breaking news out of the NDIS this afternoon ...

The NDIA are making changes to their system over the weekend to make sure NDIS participants and their families have what they need to manage the impact of the Coronavirus.

There's lots of info but here's the main points:

👉 Plans will no longer end. If your plan is due to end soon and you still have not heard anything it will automatically extend for 365 days.

👉 You will not have to do anything - it will automatically extend for a year.

👉If you have a plan review scheduled you will be called on the phone. If you are happy you can have a new plan for up to 24 months.

👉 If you don't currently have support coordination in your plan but would like to so you manage everything over the coming months you can use your core funding to pay for a support coordinator. There are now new line items in the price guide to pay for this.

👉 If you need more funds to do this you will need to ask for a review

👉 A new price guide was also released today to cover the new prices announced on the weekend (yes we heard you all groan)

You can find all today's announcements here - https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/4676-covid-19-updates

These are really really helpful changes that we are relieved to see. We know it doesn't solve lots of things for lots of people - but it is a great step forward.

There will be more to come.

UPDATE: There's another new page called "What happens when..." at https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/ndis-and-other-government-services/ndis-and-disaster-response/what-happens-when - it has some new answers we've all been asking, but we'll keep seeking more answers.

The NDIA understands that coronavirus (COVID-19) may significantly impact providers. To help you to continue to deliver supports to participants through this time, the NDIA is introducing a number of changes.