Support Worker Feedback & Participant Progress

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.