October 14, 2024
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Big Changes : Explore the Grant Round Results for Blended Payment Co-Design
The landscape of disability support in Australia is evolving, thanks to exciting new initiatives designed to enhance service delivery and outcomes for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. Recently, the Hon. Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the NDIS, announced the results of co-design grants aimed at transforming payment models for NDIS providers. At Abled Care Services, we’re keenly following these developments and how they could impact the lives of our clients.
The Blended Payments Initiative
This initiative is part of a broader reform strategy within the NDIS aimed at creating more effective and meaningful outcomes for participants. By trialling blended payment models, the goal is to shift away from the traditional fee-for-service structure. This shift not only provides financial flexibility but also encourages providers to innovate their service delivery methods, ultimately benefiting the participants they serve.
According to Minister Shorten, “This is a necessary innovation in shaping how payments could work differently in the NDIS in the long-term.” This proactive approach invites collaboration between providers, participants, and government bodies, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard in the co-design process.
Grant Packages Overview
As part of the blended payments initiative, two grant packages were offered to registered NDIS providers:
Grant Package 1
Focused on providers of employment support for school leavers.
Grant Package 2
Targeted providers of Supported Independent Living (SIL) and those supporting Younger People in Residential Aged Care (YPIRAC).
These grants will support various providers in their efforts to participate in co-design activities aimed at refining these new payment models.
Successful Grant Recipients
The co-design grants are set to benefit a diverse range of providers, each dedicated to enhancing the experience of NDIS participants. Below is a list of the successful grant recipients who will play a key role in shaping the future of disability support:
Employment Support for School Leavers
- Life Without Barriers – $11,000.00
- Advanced Personnel Management (APM) – $11,000.00
- WISE Employment Ltd – $11,000.00
- are-able – $10,166.75
- Connecting Futures Australia – $11,000.00
- 4gr Pty Ltd – $10,863.44
- genU – $11,000.00
- Jobsupport – $4,500.00
- Autism Association of WA – $11,000.00
- Jigsaw Australia – $11,000.00
- JSW Training & Community Services – $11,000.00
- McCallum Disability Service Inc – $11,000.00
- Ability Action Australia – $11,000.00
- The Community Collective QLD Pty – $10,000.00
- Breakthru – $8,798.19
- Edge Employment Solutions – $11,000.00
Supported Independent Living
- Mind Australia – $11,000.00
- Ability WA – $11,000.00
- Aruma – $11,000.00
- CPL – Choice, Passion, Life – $11,000.00
- Life Without Barriers – $11,000.00
- Momentum Collective – $11,000.00
- Autism Association of Western Australia – $11,000.00
- Northcott – $11,000.00
- Scope – $11,000.00
- Endeavour Foundation Limited – $11,000.00
- Sylvanvale – $11,000.00
- The Disability Trust – $11,000.00
Younger People in Residential Aged Care
- NeuroRehab Allied Health Network – $11,000.00
- Wintringham – $11,000.00
Younger People in Residential Aged Care
- NeuroRehab Allied Health Network – $11,000.00
- Wintringham – $11,000.00
The Path Forward
With the successful grant recipients now set to engage in co-design activities from September to October 2024, this is an exciting time for the NDIS community. The focus will be on developing blended payment models that not only ensure financial sustainability for providers but also guarantee that NDIS participants receive the support they need to achieve their goals.
The trial will involve two main payment types: enrolment payments, which compensate providers for delivering support over a specified period, and outcome-based payments, which reward providers upon the achievement of specific participant goals. This innovative approach encourages collaboration between providers and participants from the outset, setting a shared vision for success.
Conclusion
At Abled Care Services, we are dedicated to following these developments closely. The blended payments initiative represents a significant shift in how support is structured under the NDIS, promising improved outcomes for participants and greater incentives for providers to innovate and deliver high-quality services.
As these new payment models are trialled, we look forward to seeing how they enhance the experience for everyone involved in the NDIS. Together, we can work towards a future where every participant achieves their goals and thrives in their community.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to support and advocate for effective and meaningful change within the NDIS framework!
