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I Coordinate Disability Services

Locality: Maitland, New South Wales

Phone: +61 1300 903 931

Address: 1/350 High Street 2320 Maitland, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.icoordinate.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Helpful Covid-19 Information to help you and your family during these difficult times. Our team hopes you and your family enjoyed the Easter Long Weekend as much as possible during these times. Service NSW App Supporting NSW during Covid-19... As announced last week Service NSW is now providing Advice, information and government updates via their Mobile App. Download via your App Store or go to their website https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

24.01.2022 UPDATE FROM THE NDIA ON PURCHASING TECHNOLOGY #COVID19UPDATE "For the next five months, eligible participants will be able to flexibly use existing NDIS plan funding to purchase low-cost Assistive Technology, including smart devices, to enable continued access to disability supports through telehealth and telepractice while physical distancing regulations are in place for coronavirus pandemic" Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme - Stuart Robert. See below f...or details of eligibility. https://www.ndis.gov.au//participants-c/using-your-budget

24.01.2022 TIPS ON HOW TO COMMUNICATE WHAT YOU NEED TO STAY SAFE... Set up some simple guidelines that and ask your family, friends and support network to follow. At all times be aware of the Health Department recommendations and requirements and keep yourself and those around you safe. Family and friends ... Family and friends, we love you very much and welcome you staying in touch but at the moment you will need to do that through phone, emails, social media or on video chat platforms we prefer Skype/ Zoom/ Facetime/ Messenger video. Let’s schedule some chats over the next week. Please do not visit in person as I will not be able to let you into the house. If you are able to help with shopping for essential supplies that would be very much appreciated, we can coordinate this by the communication methods outlined above and I know that you will understand when I ask that you leave the shopping outside for collection. If you currently provide transport for appointments etc I may still call on you for this assistance, please let me know if you are un-well or self-isolating and unable to continue assist in this way. Support Workers We are socially isolating so will not be participating in social activities outside our home apart from low key exercise in the local area. Some in-home supports may go ahead with great care or we may ask you to work with us outside rather than in our home. Transport for essential visits to medical and health professionals may still take place. Transport for shopping for essential supplies may still take place but I may also ask you to do the shopping for us. The new rules for safely supporting our family Please send me your organisation’s response to Covid-19, this should set out the responsibilities of support workers and our responsibilities in keeping everyone safe and limiting the spread of Covid-19 If you are unwell in any way please do not come to our home, you or your organisation needs to contact me if this happens If you do come to my home, please follow all Health Department guidelines for infection control as well as your own organisation’s policy. Always wash or sanitise your hands before entering the house and often during support Maintain a physical distance of 1.5metres wherever possible - we understand that this will not be possible when providing personal care, if available please wear gloves and a mask at those times. During essential travel we will travel on the back seat to maintain some physical distance. Travel should be directly to and from the appointment/shop. Please ensure your car has sufficient fuel for the trip to avoid having to stop to purchase fuel. See more

21.01.2022 Easy to Read information about COVID-19 and how to keep yourself and others safe.

20.01.2022 Mental Health Resources Beyond Blue Well-being Support Service Providing free counselling, information, and resources:... Need to talk Staying Connected Looking after your mental health whilst self-isolating Ways to stay positive https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/

18.01.2022 Some more breaking supermarket news. The Minister for the NDIS has announced that NDIS participants will now be given priority for home delivery from supermarkets. from tomorrow NDIS participants will be able to order online and have their shopping delivered to their door.... All participants will be sent a code by text or email tomorrow. You can then order your shopping online and enter the code when prompted. This is available for all Woolworths, Coles, IGA, Foodworks and Harris Farm supermarkets. This is available to ALL NDIS participants. If your child is an NDIS participant, you may also use the service. There is more information here. .https://www.ndis.gov.au//4703-priority-home-delivery-servi There are questions and answers here. https://www.ndis.gov.au/cor/priority-home-delivery-services Media coverage here. https://www.smh.com.au//supermarkets-set-to-prioritise-foo This is fantastic news for NDIS participants and their families. We have heard lots of stories about people having trouble with their shopping and this will really help. We hope this kind of assistance will be extended very soon to all people with disability, regardless of whether they are an NDIS participant or not. (Details shared from Every Australian Counts fb page)

15.01.2022 Just announced... 21 fee-free TAFE NSW short courses are available online to assist anyone across the State who wants to upskill during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 21 short courses include: eMarketing for Small Business... Engaging Customers Using Social Media Writing and Presentation Skills Computing Skills Team Leader Skill Set Administration Skills for Team Leaders Find more information at the following link: https://www.tafensw.edu.au

13.01.2022 Happy Easter to all from the iCoordinate Team.

11.01.2022 Mental Health Resources Beyond Blue Well-being Support Service Providing free counselling, information, and resources:... Need to talk Staying Connected Looking after your mental health whilst self-isolating Ways to stay positive https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/

10.01.2022 CREATIVE SUPPORT - INDEPENDENT SERVICE Our team provides a holistic, coach-approach to Support Coordination for NDIS participants. We pride ourselves on being an independent Support Coordination company who seek to link you with the supports and providers who are the best fit for you. ... Please contact us today for an obligation free conversation to discuss how we can help you 1300 903 931. #supportcoordination #NDIS #choiceandcontrol #huntervalley #rural #maitland #newcaslte #NDISsupport #creativesupportindependentservice

08.01.2022 TIPS ON HOW TO COMMUNICATE WHAT YOU NEED TO STAY SAFE... Set up some simple guidelines that and ask your family, friends and support network to follow. At all times be aware of the Health Department recommendations and requirements and keep yourself and those around you safe. Family and friends ... Family and friends, we love you very much and welcome you staying in touch but at the moment you will need to do that through phone, emails, social media or on video chat platforms we prefer Skype/ Zoom/ Facetime/ Messenger video. Let’s schedule some chats over the next week. Please do not visit in person as I will not be able to let you into the house. If you are able to help with shopping for essential supplies that would be very much appreciated, we can coordinate this by the communication methods outlined above and I know that you will understand when I ask that you leave the shopping outside for collection. If you currently provide transport for appointments etc I may still call on you for this assistance, please let me know if you are un-well or self-isolating and unable to continue assist in this way. Support Workers We are socially isolating so will not be participating in social activities outside our home apart from low key exercise in the local area. Some in-home supports may go ahead with great care or we may ask you to work with us outside rather than in our home. Transport for essential visits to medical and health professionals may still take place. Transport for shopping for essential supplies may still take place but I may also ask you to do the shopping for us. The new rules for safely supporting our family Please send me your organisation’s response to Covid-19, this should set out the responsibilities of support workers and our responsibilities in keeping everyone safe and limiting the spread of Covid-19 If you are unwell in any way please do not come to our home, you or your organisation needs to contact me if this happens If you do come to my home, please follow all Health Department guidelines for infection control as well as your own organisation’s policy. Always wash or sanitise your hands before entering the house and often during support Maintain a physical distance of 1.5metres wherever possible - we understand that this will not be possible when providing personal care, if available please wear gloves and a mask at those times. During essential travel we will travel on the back seat to maintain some physical distance. Travel should be directly to and from the appointment/shop. Please ensure your car has sufficient fuel for the trip to avoid having to stop to purchase fuel. See more

08.01.2022 UPDATE FROM THE NDIA ON PURCHASING TECHNOLOGY #COVID19UPDATE "For the next five months, eligible participants will be able to flexibly use existing NDIS plan funding to purchase low-cost Assistive Technology, including smart devices, to enable continued access to disability supports through telehealth and telepractice while physical distancing regulations are in place for coronavirus pandemic" Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme - Stuart Robert. See below f...or details of eligibility. https://www.ndis.gov.au//participants-c/using-your-budget

03.01.2022 Woolworths Priority Assistance and Basic Box Woolworths Basics Box is to help provide essential products to customers who are currently unable to visit stores, the elderly, people with a disability, those with compromised immunity and people in mandatory isolation. https://www.woolworths.com.au/s/page/woolworths-basics-box

01.01.2022 Want to know where you can go out, or what's happening with schools? Access Easy English have released a series of information sheets in Easy English that outline CURRENT COVID-19 rules. There are sheets for each State!... Please share! https://accesseasyenglish.com.au/state-based-information/