Participant Details
Full Name: John Smith
NDIS Number: 123456789
Date of Birth: 15 March 1985
Support Worker Present: Sarah Johnson
Provider: CarePlus Services
Date of Discussion: 1 November 2024
Mode of Contact: In-person
Purpose of Discussion
Progress updates and support worker feedback
Key Discussion Points
Participant’s Experience with Support Worker:
John expressed satisfaction with the support provided by Sarah, noting her punctuality and attentiveness. He appreciates her efforts in helping him engage in community activities and feels comfortable discussing his needs with her.
Support Worker’s Observations:
Sarah observed that John has made significant progress in his social interactions and is more confident in participating in group activities. However, she noted that he occasionally struggles with time management, which affects his daily routine.
Challenges or Issues Raised:
John mentioned difficulties in accessing transport services, which sometimes leads to missed appointments. This issue needs to be addressed to ensure consistent participation in scheduled activities.
Adjustments Needed in Support or Services:
It was agreed that additional transport support should be arranged to improve John's access to services. A review of his current schedule will be conducted to better accommodate his needs.
NDIS Goals & Progress
Goal 1: Improve social participation
Progress Update: John has shown improvement in attending social events and engaging with peers. He has attended three community events in the past month and actively participated in discussions.
Barriers Identified: Limited access to transport services has been a barrier to attending more events.
Action Required: Arrange additional transport support and explore alternative community activities closer to John's residence.
Supports & Services Review
Current Services in Place:
- Weekly social skills therapy
- Monthly community outings
- Transport assistance
- Coordination of supports
Are services meeting the participant’s needs? Yes, but transport support needs enhancement.
Any issues with providers or service delivery? No significant issues with providers, but transport service needs improvement.
Are additional supports required? Yes, increased transport support is necessary to ensure consistent access to services.
Budget & Funding Discussion
Remaining funding adequate? Yes, current funding is sufficient for planned supports.
Any underutilised funds? No, all funds are being utilised effectively.
New supports that require funding allocation? Additional funding may be needed for enhanced transport services to ensure John's consistent participation in activities.
Advocacy, Capacity Building & Independence
Does the participant need assistance with:
- Time management skills
- Transport coordination
Are there any legal or guardianship concerns? No legal or guardianship concerns were raised.
Training/education needs identified? John would benefit from time management workshops to help him better organise his daily activities and appointments.
Risks & Incident Reporting
Any recent incidents or safeguarding concerns? No recent incidents or safeguarding concerns were reported.
Actions & Next Steps
- Arrange additional transport support for John.
- Schedule a review of John's current activity schedule.
- Explore time management workshops to enhance John's organisational skills.
- Monitor progress and reassess support needs in three months.
