This course is an invitation to explore multiple art forms in a non-judgemental way allowing us to be curious about what it is we want to express. This therapeutic program is presented by a Registered Clinical Psychologist.

Group name: Lotus Disability Care Connect

Start Date: 6th August 2024
End Date: 10th September 2024

Run Times: Every Thursday, 1pm-4pm

Location: Helensvale Community Centre- 31-37 Discovery Drive, Helensvale

– This centre is wheelchair friendly with ramps and large disability toilet

– Support is provided at a 1:4 ratio. You are welcome to bring your own support worker at your own cost and our team will support both the client and Support Worker. If you require 1:1 support, we are happy to provide that as well

– Tea and coffee making facilities are provided. Please bring water bottles or any food items you may require during the 3 hour workshop

– This is a 6/8 week program. If the participant chooses to disengage before completion of the program, 2 weeks notice must be given and will be charged accordingly.

Goals

– These workshops support participants to build capacity and skills for daily life. They give participants the opportunity to build relationships, forge friendships and increase their social support.

– These workshops improve cognitive functioning including your ability to plan, organise and problem solve. They also provide skills for managing emotions, supporting effective communication and improved relationships.

– These skills assist to achieve the goals you set in your NDIS plan.

Timetable

Week 1 – Intro to Mindfulness: Learning about the basic concept of mindfulness and understanding how short bursts of mindful awareness in everyday life can significantly improve mental wellbeing.

Week 2 – Grounding Skills: Learning mindful practices and sensory activities that can be used to settle the body and calm the mind in times of potential crisis or overwhelm.

Week 3 – Increased Self-awareness: Deepening our understanding of ourselves (our needs, wants, core values, natural strengths) to form a solid foundation for future growth and wellbeing.

Week 4 – Balanced Emotions: Learning new skills and habits to better manage our emotions in order to get back to our zone of optimal functioning in the face of life’s challenges.

Week  5 – Social Connection: Recognising the importance of social connection for wellbeing and learning new communication skills and habits that can help to build a stronger social network.

Week 6 – Working Together: Taking the opportunity to utilise the skills introduced in this program by participating in a collaborative art project.

Descriptions of items and item cost; and total cost

Item Number: 04_104_0125_6_1

Item Description: Core- Access Community Social and Rec Activities – Standard – Weekday Daytime

Item Number: 15_054_0128_1_3
Item Description: Therapy or Training – Psychologist
Item Cost: Price is per session, per participant: $67.56 x 3hrs  = $202.99, divided by the Ratio of 1:4 =$50.67 pp; Price is per session, per participant: $222.99 x 3 hrs = $668.97, divided by 12  pp = $55.75 pp

Item Number: 04_210_0125_6_1
Item Description: Core – Activity Cost
Item Cost: 1 x Activity = $19 pp

Item Number: 04_104_0125_6_1 Non face to Face

Item Description: Core – Access Community Social and Rec Activ – Standard – Weekday; Daytime – Non Face to Face
Item Cost: $67.56 x 1.5 Hours = $101.34, divided by ratio 1: 12 = $8.45 pp

Item Number: 04_599_0104_6_1
Description: Centre Capital Cost
Item Cost: $2.53 x 3 Hours = $7.60 pp

Total per week: $ 142 pp / class
TOTAL COST for whole 6 week program: $852.00

This service agreement outlines how we will work together to achieve the goals set out between Lotus Disability Care Workshops and my NDIS Plan. This service agreement is made between the following:

PARTICIPANT

Participant Preferred Name:

Date of Birth:

NDIS Participant Number:

AND

PROVIDER

Company Name: Lotus Disability Care Connect PTY LTD

Daytime Phone: 1300 330 540

Email: info@lotusdisabilitycare.com.au

This service agreement between NDIS participant and the provider is effective between these dates _____________

The NDIS and this service agreement
This Service Agreement is made for the purpose of providing support under the participant’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan The parties agree that this service agreement is made in the context of the NDIS, which is a scheme that aims to:

– Support the independence and social and economic participation of people with disability, and
– Enable people with a disability to exercise choice and control in the pursuit of their goals and the planning and delivery of their supports

How will payments be made?
–Lotus Disability Care Group Pty Ltd  will Claim the agreed cost of the workshop attended from the NDIS, through participants elected plan management company.

Cost of Service?
See attached a copy of the Program of Support.

Responsibilities of the Participant

The participant/participant’s representative agrees to:

– Inform the provider about how they would like the team to deliver support at the workshop
– Treat the provider with courtesy and respect
– Talk to the provider if the participant has any concerns about the supports being provided
– Extend courtesy and notify  the provider if they are unable to attend a workshop
– Give the provider the required notice if the participant needs to end the service agreement and let the provider know immediately if the participant’s NDIS plan is suspended or replaced by a new NDIS plan or the participant stops being a participant in the NDIS.

What is expected of the service provider?

– Communicate openly and honestly in a timely manner
– Treat the participant with courtesy and respect
– Support the participant to access and manage in workshops consistent to their needs
– Consult the participant on how the workshops will be managed
– Give the participant information about managing any complaints or disagreements and details of the provider’s cancellation policy (if relevant)
– Listen to the participant’s feedback and resolve problems quickly
– Protect the participant’s private and confidential information
– Provide supports in a manner consistent with all relevant laws, including the National Disability Insurance – Scheme Act 2013 and rules, and the Australian Consumer Law: keep accurate records of the supports provided to the participant

Terms and Conditions of the Service Agreement

Ending the Service Agreement

Should either party wish to end this agreement, we must give 2 (two) weeks’ notice. If there are serious breaches to this agreement, the requirement of notice will be waived. If there are further queries or questions regarding this, please email us at info@lotusdisabilitycare.com.au.

What to do if there is a problem
If the participant wishes to give the provider feedback, is not happy and/or wants to make a complaint, the participant can talk to:

Human Resources Office; Email: info@lotusdisabilitycare.com.au 

If the participant is not satisfied or does not want to talk to this person, the participant can make a complaint to:
– National Disability Insurance Agency – phone 1800 800 110, visit one of their offices in person, or email: feedback@ndis.gov.au
– QLD Dept of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors – GPO Box 806, Brisbane Qld 4000 or Free call 1800 080 464 or feedback@communities.qld.gov.au

The parties agree to the terms and conditions of this Service Agreement; and the Program of Support.