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Possability is trialling the use of an Enhanced Practice Leader role within supported independent living environments to improve the implementation and integration of Positive Behaviour Support Plans for participants with complex support needs. The Enhanced Practice Leader provides supervision, real-time practice coaching and specialist advice to staff working within participants’ homes. This model ensures supports are delivered and implemented in line with the participant’s individual goals and their Positive Behaviour Support Plans while also considering the ecological supports required within each home to ensure the best outcomes for all residents. This model aims to provide better consistency and greater stability within the home for both participants and staff.

Mind Australia is trialling the delivery of a time-limited, 12-24 month residential based recovery-orientated peer learning support program to participants with a significant psychosocial disability. The project focuses on a personal and shared recovery model that aims to improve access to community mental health services and supports participants in developing their informal and community supports networks. Through these measures, the project will help participants to build their capacity and confidence to transition to mainstream housing where they can achieve a greater level of independence.

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) continues to have a positive impact on the lives of participants, their families and carers with recent data highlighting greater community inclusion and participation.

Please find below details of an upcoming planned outage. Planned outages allow us to update and improve our systems.

Providers are required to move to the new pricing arrangement by 31 December 2023. In response to feedback, and to support providers who are yet to transition, we held eight provider information sessions, with over 700 providers in attendance. As we continue to support providers, we have now released a presentation series, which answers frequently asked questions.