Our services cover everything from disability care and home care to social support and domestic assistance. Montessori Care is a leading NDIS registered provider that provides our clients with personalised care plans, assistance with household tasks, emotional comfort, and individualised therapies like speech therapy. 

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) offers funding to support Australian individuals with permanent and significant disabilities. With these nifty funds, eligible individuals can learn invaluable life skills, engage with their local community, and access assistive technology for complex care.

Your eligibility for NDIS support depends on a few different things. You must be younger than 65 when you first apply for the scheme and an Australian resident (or hold a Permanent/Special Category visa). You must also have a permanent or significant disability that impacts your daily living and life. This can also include autism care, Parkinson’s disease, palliative care, multiple sclerosis care and dementia care.

You can either reach out to your local area coordinator to help you with your application or contact the NDIS directly using this number: 1800 800 110. Keep in mind that you’ll need evidence of your age, residence, and disability or early intervention. 

A local area coordinator’s role is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families within a particular community. They boost a community’s inclusivity, prevent individuals and families from reaching a crisis, and encourage independent living and social participation.

The NDIS care costs will vary depending on the services you require and when you require them. Let’s say you need supported independent living services during the daytime. This would cost you $62.17 per day. In contrast, during the nights of any weekday, it would cost you $69.77 per night. 

Start by examining their services and determining whether they line up nicely with your goals and needs. Then, look into their qualifications and experience to determine whether or not they are the most suitable providers. Next, assess the cost and adaptability of their services and schedule consultations with potential providers if necessary. 

With a registered provider, you have the assurance that they meet the NDIS’s quality safety standards. You also have more control over the support you receive, leveraging a wide range of services, including personal care, private home care, home modifications and assistance with daily living. Above all, you’ll benefit from the excellent plan management services that registered NDIS services in Sydney, like Montessori Care, can offer.

Unregistered providers have not received approval from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). This means that, unlike registered NDIS providers, they have not undergone the assessments and audits required to ensure complete compliance with the NDIS’s quality and safety standards.

Social support services provide a helping hand to those who need additional support due to a disability, illness, or age. These services cover everything to help an individual who may need to take part in activities because of a disability. 

Get in touch with our local social support services and request a needs assessment. After you’ve completed the assessment, our local social support services will devise a personalised support plan for you or the person you’re caring for. 

Care finders help senior individuals understand what aged care programs are available to them. They will also help their clients select the most appropriate form of care, complete assessments, and find other relevant community supports. 

Social support services offer activities like participating in peer-led support groups, listening sessions with friends and family, counselling, and buddy systems. Something as simple as having your morning tea with your local community can lift your spirits, all while keeping you socially active.

The CHSP is a government-funded program that offers entry-level support to senior Australians, helping them maintain their independence and well-being while living at home. To be eligible for this program, you need to be at least 65 years old (50 years old for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders). 

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can help those who require social support services by providing funds to boost their social skills. It can also connect clients with community support in their area, encouraging community and social participation to improve their daily lives.

The SIL program helps those with disabilities and complex support needs live comfortably and safely in their homes. This program pays for carers to provide around-the-clock support, allowing said carers to help with things like personal care, household tasks, budgeting, transport, and skill building. 

Day respite services help carers combat burnout and fatigue by giving them a chance to tend to their own needs. These services also benefit the client, especially if they get to experience a daycare centre that offers recreational activities, outings, and opportunities to socialise.

Registered NDIS providers are responsible for delivering high-quality, participant-focused services aligned with NDIS plans and service agreements. They must comply with the NDIS Practice Standards, Code of Conduct, and safeguard participants’ rights by preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Providers are required to ensure worker screening, training, and professional development, maintain robust incident management systems, and report serious incidents to the NDIS Commission. They must uphold financial accountability by providing clear invoices and value-for-money services, protect participant data, and continuously improve their practices through feedback and audits. Legal compliance, proper insurance, and transparent governance are also critical responsibilities.

The NDIS provides funding to eligible Australians with significant and permanent disabilities to access supports that improve independence, participation, and quality of life. Funding is tailored to the participant’s individual goals and allocated across three main categories: Core Supports (daily living assistance), Capacity Building (skills development), and Capital Supports (assistive technology and home modifications). Participants can choose to manage their funding themselves, through a Plan Manager, or by the NDIA. Funds must be used for disability-related services that are deemed reasonable and necessary, excluding general living expenses and healthcare costs. Plans are reviewed annually to adjust for changing needs, ensuring participants have the right level of support to achieve their goals.

The NDIS is a federally funded scheme provided by the Australian government that allows those with disabilities to access financial support. With these additional funds, individuals with disabilities can achieve their goals, whether those goals are learning new job skills or connecting with the community.

Typically people can obtain support via the NDIS and Medicate rebates or Carer allowances through Services Australia as well. If you’re caring for someone with a disability, you my also find help at your local council. 

A care plan is a guide that defines care and supports both the client’s needs and goals. It typically includes the type of support required, how health professionals will provide that support and more. They are based on personal details, goals and objectives (both long & short) that then create detail for the supports. Developing such plans involves needs assessments and collaboration between the client, their loved ones, and their health professionals. 

Disability support workers provide many different types of services, depending on their clients’ unique needs. Generally, they will provide their clients with physical (think assistance with daily tasks like meal preparation) and emotional support. If necessary, they will also help their clients learn invaluable skills like financial and social skills. They also provide ongoing companionship and social support for their clients.

Disability care encompasses a wide range of personalised services and supports intended for people living with disabilities. Through an effective disability care plan, those with physical and mental disabilities can live independently and confidently while improving their quality of life. 

Montessori Care is committed to continued improvement in our services. We’re taking a proactive approach to future aged care and disability support reforms.

Your provider choice is a personal one. The best way to find out if we’re the best choice for you is to contact us and talk with us about your needs and preferences.

Getting started with Montessori care is as easy as contacting us. Head to our contact us page to get in touch.

If you’re not sure if you’re eligible for funding, we can help and to start the process of applying for funding from NDIS or My Aged Care.

If you have your individual NDIS plan or your letter of approval for aged care support, contact us to discuss your care needs and how we’ll help you achieve your goals and live your best life at home.

The government outlines the fees we can charge for services for NDIS and in-home aged care. As an aged care service recipient, you may be required to make personal contributions to your services. This is based on an income assessment. You can see how much this is for you with the My Aged Care Fee Estimator here.

Your medications, some special dressings and continence aids (in some levels of care) are at your own cost in addition to your service fees.

Your fees will be outline on an itemised statement that includes all our fees, including care management and administration fees.

We’re registered with the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission). We undergo formal accreditation renewal or registration renewal every 3 years, and compliance audits by the relevant agencies between renewals. Montessori Care works within the disability care quality standards.

At Montessori care we focus on improvement and welcome your feedback on our services to help us continue to improve.

You’ll always be at the centre of all planning and delivery of our services. The rules and structure of the funding systems means that there are some differences between NDIS, Aged Care and privately funded services.

NDIS provides funding for people aged between 7 and 64 at the time of assessment, who they identify as having a disability from a permanent impairment.