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Transcript of ARC - Your Life Your Choice
Your Guide
COLLABORATION | COMMITMENT | CREATIVITY | DIVERSITY | EMPOWERMENT | FLEXIBILITY | RESPECT | FUN
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Welcome to ARC and the opportunity to
Self Direct your funding.
At ARC we have always encouraged people to be involved in planning and cre-
ating the supports that they need to live life as valued and included members
of the community.
The opportunity to Self Direct funding through “Your Life Your Choice” now
means that there is a framework for us all to work with, to make sure this hap-
pens in a way that best meets your needs, provides value for money, and op-
portunities which promote an inclusive and positive life for all community
members.
In this pack you will find information about the supports and opportunities
which ARC offers, as well as the ways in which we can help you to get the most
out of your funding.
We look forward to working with you!
Anita Veivers
CEO
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How to use this information pack
In this pack you will find information about the supports and services which ARC offers.
You will also find information about how we can assist you to self direct through Hosting your package and working with you to purchase the supports and services you need.
Once you have read through the information and decided what level of assis-tance you would like to manage your funding, and the types of support you are interested in we can have a look together at what sort of package ARC can help you put together.
A page is provided for you to note the things which you like, aren’t sure about or don’t like, and a place for questions.
Please let us know if you would like any more information by calling 40463600 or checking our website at www.arcinc.org.au
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Self Directed Funding
It’s all about CHOICE………..
Choice: You can choose the support you get and where from.
Individual Budget: You know how much money you can use for your
support.
Self-Determination: You have the authority, support or representa-
tion to make your own decisions.
Accessibility: You can understand the rules and systems and are able to
get help easily.
Flexible Funding: You can use your money flexibly and creatively.
Accountability: You will tell people how you used your money.
…….and CONTROL
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The Self Directed Funding Framework
It’s about good planning and working together, with good two way com-munication.
Choice and control - You can choose the support you get and from where. Capacity - having the help you need to understand the rules and systems and make decisions.
You can use your money flexibly and creatively.
Accountability -You will develop a plan and tell people how you used your money. Peer support - having the opportunity to talk and share with others who are self directing funding.
Reasonable and necessary supports - that are planned to help you achieve positive outcomes.
You are supported and encouraged to maintain local networks and Com-munity connections.
You are supported and encouraged to use your support networks to help you make decisions to safeguard you.
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Self - Directed Funding Consultancy
The ARC Self Directed Funding Consultancy offers people who have a disability, their families and support networks full opportunity to direct their supports and services to the extent which they are confident and comfortable.
We offer a range of options which can be utilised individually or together to build an individualised response for each person, plus “add ons” available on a user pays basis, which can provide specialist assistance or full service delivery.
Change between options is available, with support provided to develop skills to become more empowered with taking on more responsibility as confidence grows ensuring each person has the option to mix and match the type and level of assistance they require, to turn their package into the support they need.
The main service options are :
Host - you pay bills from a separate account
Host - ARC will pay a limited number of bills for you
Full service— we will organise all support at your direction.
Discussion with you about how your support may look and what you require will form the basis of negotiation to develop a plan for use of your funds.
ARC Self Directed Funding Consultancy—a person focused approach
with no more or less support than that which is required.
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Self - Directed Funding Consultancy Costing
Initial Set up fee (one off) $600
Hosting of package 6% of funding
Annual Service fee (applicable after 1st year) $300
Individualised services individual quote based on requirements
HOSTING
The Host providers role is predominantly to assist you utilise the benefits of-
fered by “Your Life Your Choice” by acting as an intermediary or go-between
you and the funding body, which is the Department of Communities, Disability
Services.
We will negotiate an agreement with you which identifies what the roles and
responsibilities are for ARC as your host provider, and you as the person whose
package we are hosting.
Host in simple terms means that we will hold your funding and assist you to
purchase the supports and services which you identify as important for you.
As your host provider we will be the contact point for funding questions and
queries, and we will work with you to ensure all accountability requirements
are met back to the funding body.
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HOST
With ARC as your Host Provider you will receive:
Set up of host arrangement
Development of written agreement
Auspice of funding package
Option of either having ARC hold your funds and pay regular invoices for
brokered services
OR
You open a separate bank account which ARC will pay your funds into on a
regular basis for you to pay your workers or service provider/s from.
Acquittal to Disability Services
CSTDA reporting
Negotiation with DS on your behalf
Quarterly reporting
3 monthly statements of expenditure
Access to ARC Resources and some basic training
Provision of information package detailing options and opportunities
Newsletters
Invitation to one off events
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INDIVIDUALISED SERVICE OPTIONS
Facilitation—with ARC helping to facilitate your support you can expect:
Community linking and referral
Establishment and management of brokerage arrangements with identified agencies.
Assistance and/or advice on staff recruitment supervision and management if re-
quired.
Lifestyle Planning—with ARC assisting you to plan you can expect:
Assistance to identify your goals, dreams and aspirations.
Assistance to identify, plan and document your required supports, services and re-
sources.
Advice on local services and community options.
Administrative and specialist planning– options available include:
Human Resource Management and Administration
Staff recruitment, Staff training, Staff management
Back of Office support, Payroll
Behaviour Planning
Health Facilitation
Full service provision— all aspects of your package and provision of services
across a range of options would be managed by ARC.
Staff recruitment, supervision training and management
Payroll and associated administrative processes
Full service coordination
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Who Are We ?
ARC is a community based organisation with a long history in Cairns and The
Far North supporting children and adults who have a disability and their fami-
lies and support networks.
Established in 1976 by a group of parents with a vision for their children we
pride ourselves on being person focussed, friendly, flexible and fun!
Our Vision is that people who have a disability are empowered to reach their
full potential, dreams and aspirations, enabling them to enjoy a fulfilling life of
their choosing as valued members of the community.
We work collaboratively with our service users, their support networks and the
community to facilitate a range of options and opportunities which promote ac-
tive participation for all.
ARC – more than just support
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Early Childhood and Family Support Services
Our programs aim to provide parents, carers and family member with the tools
they need to assist their child or young person to develop to their full potential
whilst maintaining strong family relationships.
Our programs include;
Toy library and Resource Centre
Speech Therapy
Playgroups
Parenting Programs
Family Support Program
with a focus on early intervention and support to families.
Early Childhood and Family Support Services Costing
Toy Library Membership - Individual $60 per year
Toy Library Membership - Group From $240
Specialist Consultancy From $60 pr hr
Playgroups - Free
Parenting Programs Individual costing
ARC Early Childhood and Family Support Services-
a developmental approach to family and early
intervention, “learn to play, play to learn”.
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Respite and Flexible Support Services
The ARC Respite Service tailors support to each individual and their family/
carer’s respite needs.
We provide services that are accommodating, responsive and creative which
may include a combination of :
In home support
Overnight residential respite
Community inclusion
Social and networking opportunities
School holiday support
Respite and Flexible Support Services Costing
Individual 1:1 support from $48 per hour
Social Groups Individual quotes
ARC Bus transport (group) By negotiation
Individual Transport 1:1 $0.76c per km
ARC Respite and flexible support services – a planned
approach assisting families continue to care.
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Learning and Life Skills Program
ARC Learning and Life Skills Program aims to assist people develop skills for liv-
ing, learning and achieving, whilst having fun.
Developing confidence is key to many of our programs, which are individually
created with each person, to focus on working towards their dreams and aspi-
rations.
Support can be provided :
Individually (1:1)
group activities
Or a combination of both.
Learning and Life Skills Program Costing
Individual 1:1 support from $48 per hour
Half Day Group program $50 for 3hrs (9-12 or 12-3)
Full Day Group Program $100 for 6hrs (9-3)
ARC Bus transport (group) By negotiation
Individual Transport 1:1 $0.76c per km
ARC Learning and Life Skills - where success is doing the ordinary,
in an extraordinary way, and learning is lifelong.
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Lifestyle Support Service
ARC Lifestyle Support Service offers supported living, enabling people to live in their own
home in the community. Support is provided from a few hours per week to 24hrs per day,
depending on the person’s level of independence.
This is a holistic support option which assists the person to plan their whole of life activi-
ties, based on their identified dreams, aspirations and future plans. Each individual is
supported and empowered to pursue opportunities for:
Educational / vocational studies
Access leisure activities
Holidays
Develop and maintain independent living skills
Social skills
Increase community networks and connections
Lifestyle Support Service Costing
Individual quotes on request due to large variations
in requirements and funding
ARC Lifestyle Support Service – where opportunities are
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Human Resource Management and Administration
With 36 years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities and their
families. ARC has positioned itself within the community as an employer of
choice. By being able to offer quality, competent, confident team members ARC
prides itself by being able to provide “more than just a support work-
er”. Through these years of experience ARC is able to provide, or provide guid-
ance and assistance in;
Recruitment; Induction
Training
Supervision
Performance Management
Employee Administration
Management
It’s the years of experience; passion and drive to be the best that ARC is able to
offer this quality support, and enthusiastic team members to support you.
Human Resource Management Costing
Individual quotes on request due to large variations in
requirements and options
ARC Human Resource Management – valuing and supporting
our staff to value and support our service.
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Template for weekly activities plan and cost estimate
Program / Service Program / Service Program / Service Total Costing
Days of Support
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
TOTAL
Additional questions:
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MY CHOICES “Mix and Match”
Options
Like Not Sure Questions
Host
Facilitation
Lifestyle Planning
Human Resource
Management
Administrative sup-
port
Specialist Planning
Occasional support or
Activities
Full Service Provision
“Full Service” Options
Learning & Life Skills
Program
Respite & Flexible
Support Services
Lifestyle Support
Service
Early Childhood &
Family Support
Our Vision
That people who have a disability are empowered
to reach their full potential, dreams and aspirations,
enabling them to enjoy a fulfilling life of their choosing
as valued members in the community.
Our Mission
As a lead service provider we influence change. We
work collaboratively with our service users, their
support networks and the community to facilitate a
range of options and opportunities which promote
active participation for all.
Our Values
Our values are reflected in a culture which promotes:
collaboration, commitment, creativity, diversity,
empowerment flexibility, respect and fun.
PO Box 942, North Cairns, QLD 4870 | P 07 4046 3600 | F 07 4046 3699 | E [email protected]
www.arcinc.org.au