Bespoke Lifestyles

02/04/2024

Sorry for the long post but worth the read.
https://www.intermediaries.org.au/news/joint-statement-2024-pricing-sustainable-quality-sector/

PROVIDER PEAKS JOINT STATEMENT: PRICING FOR A SUSTAINABLE QUALITY DRIVEN SECTOR

DIA joins disability provider peak bodies to call on the NDIA to urgently increase pricing across the sector.

The 2023-2024 Annual Pricing Review comes at a critical time for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants and providers.

The provider sector is as diverse as the people with disability it supports. As sector peak bodies, our members are large and small, registered and unregistered, delivering services across all of Australia, or in their local communities. They provide essential supports that people with disability rely on every day, to remain healthy and actively participate in their communities.

However, providers of quality and responsive services are at breaking point. Providers are reporting their worst financial year ever. More organisations are running a deficit and far fewer are breaking even. More providers are concerned that they will not be able to provide support at current NDIS prices.

We call on the NDIA and government to take urgent and immediate action to increase pricing across the sector. The 2023-2024 Annual Pricing Review is an opportunity to establish prices that ensure security and continuity of supports for participants, incentivise quality and link to the objectives of the NDIS. Wage increases and CPI along with overhead costs such as workers compensation and general insurance, non-billable training and costs of compliance for registered providers must all be recognised.

Five key actions we are urging the NDIA and Government to take:
1. Pricing must support sector sustainability.
2. Pricing must send a message to providers to stay the course and invest in the future.
3. Pricing must drive quality not just numbers.
4. A new approach to pricing is needed.
5. The sector needs support to respond to the multiple reforms over the next five years.

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13/02/2024

A Celebration of Art and Diversity
Come along and enjoy an exhibition of striking and thought-provoking pieces created by artists in the Blue Tongue Adventure disability support program.

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19/10/2023

Our Senior Associates, Anna Delaney & Kristy Schaeffer, presented a seminar on disability and succession law to a group of Bespoke Lifestyles families last Thursday. They were met with enthusiastic feedback and lots of engagement in the question and answer session.

Thank you, Bespoke and Anna and Kristy, we love working with you and your families!

06/07/2023

Ever wanted to be part of a 'squad'? Now's your chance! Jordan, Kaleigh and Matisse have done all the hard work for you - you just have to turn up on the dates on the flyer to have a brilliant time!

21/04/2023

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12/04/2023

Happy hump day everyone!
Wondering if you might comment about what consumables providers you use and which ones you would use again.
Thank you for reading!

04/09/2022

Get value from your Allied Health Cancellation!
Short notice cancellations for service appointments are now 7 days. This means that a provider can charge a cancellation fee and claim up to 100% of the agreed service cost.

Short notice cancellations for service appointments are now 7 days. This means that a provider can charge a cancellation fee and claim up to 100%...

01/09/2022

Scam Alerts – Don’t Get Caught Out
ACCORDING TO ACCC SCAMWATCH, SCAMS ROBBED AUSTRALIANS OF MORE THAN $ 2 BILLION LAST YEAR! DON"T LET IT BE YOU NEXT!

https://www.bespokelifestyles.org.au/scam-alerts-dont-get-caught-out

According to ACCC Scamwatch, Scams robbed Australians of more than $ 2 billion last year! Make sure you're not next!

31/08/2022

Could ILO Be Right For You?
There has been lots of interest in ILO over the last couple of months and I am currently working with a range of participants to explore and design their individualised living option (ILO).

There has been lots of interest in ILO over the last couple of months and I am currently working with a range of participants to explore and design...

31/08/2022

To engage in this conversation with your independent support worker, it’s useful to have an understanding of how pay rates and pricing are structured within the disability sector along with the pricing arrangements that are set by the for Service Providers.
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To engage in this conversation with your independent support worker, it’s useful to have an understanding of how pay rates and pricing are structured within the disability sector along with the pricing arrangements that are set by the NDIS for Service Providers.

20/07/2022

You can now also find us on Linked In and Instagram! Click on the links below and follow us! Go on! You know you want to... 😃😎

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bespoke-lifestyles-australia

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespokelifestyles_australia/

26/01/2022

Exciting Support Role for an Auslan Signer
A 35-year-old man in Ashgrove with a profound hearing impairment and intellectual disability, is looking for a support worker who can help him run his fruit and veg delivery business on Thursdays and Fridays.
It’s a great role that keeps you busy and fit whilst you help him make lots of friends in the community.
• Shifts - Thursday and Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm

Find out more about the role via the ad on our Job Board.
https://www.bespokelifestyles.org.au/job-board/?ja-job=428658