High-Intensity Daily Support: What You Need to Know.
NDIS High-intensity daily support refers to complex, ongoing care provided to individuals with critical health and disability-related needs. These supports are delivered by highly trained professionals who understand the risks and complexities of working with participants requiring a higher level of attention. Unlike general disability support, high-intensity services involve tasks such as complex wound care, tracheostomy management, catheter care, and assistance with managing conditions like epilepsy or diabetes. The goal of high-intensity support is to promote independence, dignity, and quality of life while ensuring the participant’s safety and well-being.
Due to the complexity of care involved, not all support workers are qualified to provide high-intensity daily support. NDIS-approved providers must meet strict competency standards and ensure their staff undergo rigorous training. These workers possess the skills to manage medical procedures safely and respond effectively to emergencies. Support workers delivering high-intensity assistance may include registered nurses, disability support professionals with advanced training, and allied health practitioners. High-intensity daily support encompasses a range of services, all designed to cater to the participant’s specific health and personal care needs. Some of the most common areas of support include: Complex Bowel Care, Catheter Care, Enteral Feeding Support, Tracheostomy and Ventilation Care, Dysphagia support, Subcutaneous injections, Complex Wound Care support as well as Epilepsy and Seizure Support. For NDIS participants and their families, high- intensity daily support is more than just a medical necessity, it provides peace of mind, stability, and improved quality of life. It is important to note that the NDIS will fund high-intensity daily support only if it is directly related to a participant’s disability.
If high-intensity daily support is part of your NDIS plan, Classy Life can help you make the most of it. Whether you are newly accessing high intensity support or looking for ways to optimise your current care plan, staying informed and working with experienced professionals can make a world of difference. As a registered NDIS service provider, Classy Life has a proven track record of delivering quality, person-centred support. We can help you understand the support categories in your plan and guide you in receiving the most effective and compassionate care available. Contact us today!