Services
Support Workers & Capacity Building
A support worker is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals in their daily lives. They assist people with various physical disabilities and mental health needs, helping them live more independently and achieve their potential. By offering both physical and emotional support, support workers play a vital role in empowering individuals to navigate their challenges and thrive.
- Social and community participation
- Individual skill building (PBS)
- Capacity building supports
*Rainbow Inclusions does not offer 'in-home' supports such as cleaning. Meal-prep may be an option depending on availability. Qualifications in food safety are required.
Coordination of Support
Support Coordination Level 1 & 2
Specialist Support Coordination (Level 3)
- Assist with Plan Implementation: After a participant receives their NDIS plan, a Support Coordinator helps them understand the plan and how to implement it, ensuring the participant is aware of the supports and services available to them.
- Linking to Service Providers: They help connect participants to appropriate service providers, such as healthcare professionals, therapists, community services, or assistive technology suppliers, depending on the participant’s goals and needs.
- Monitoring Progress: The Support Coordinator helps track the participant's progress towards their goals, making adjustments as needed. They ensure that services are delivered as intended and may assist with addressing any issues or concerns that arise.
- Navigating the NDIS System: The Support Coordinator helps participants navigate the sometimes complex NDIS system, answering questions and assisting with the understanding of policies, funding, and eligibility.
- Budget Management: They may help participants understand their NDIS funding and manage budgets, making sure that the funding is used appropriately for supports and services outlined in the NDIS plan.
- Crisis Support: In some cases, if a participant faces a crisis or significant challenge, the Support Coordinator can assist in finding immediate solutions or redirecting resources.
Psychosocial Recovery Coach (PRC)
- Recovery-Oriented Support: The primary focus of a Psychosocial Recovery Coach is helping participants set and work towards personal goals related to improving mental health, community participation, and social inclusion. This could involve building coping skills, self-management strategies, and fostering hope and motivation.
- Personalised Goal Setting: They work closely with participants to identify their unique needs, aspirations, and goals. These goals may focus on various aspects of life, including improving mental health stability, accessing social or employment opportunities, increasing independence, or managing day-to-day challenges.
- Navigating Services and Supports: Psychosocial Recovery Coaches help participants link to appropriate services, such as mental health support services, therapy, housing assistance, or employment programs. They can also guide participants to relevant community or peer-support groups.
- Skill Development: They assist participants in developing life skills that support their mental health recovery and overall functioning. This may include skills for managing daily routines, improving social interactions, managing stress or anxiety, or building self-confidence.
- Building Resilience and Independence: Recovery Coaches help participants to build resilience—teaching strategies for managing setbacks, building emotional strength, and increasing independence. They focus on fostering self-advocacy so that participants can make decisions about their care and future.
- Crisis Management: They may assist with identifying early signs of mental health crises and work on developing strategies to prevent escalation. They can also help participants in times of crisis by providing immediate support and connecting them with the appropriate services.
- Coordination with Other Professionals: While a Recovery Coach is not a therapist or clinician, they may work alongside mental health professionals (such as psychologists or psychiatrists) to ensure a holistic approach to the participant's recovery. They can coordinate with other NDIS providers, including Support Coordinators, to ensure that all aspects of the participant's needs are met.
Respite - Activities
At Rainbow Inclusions we offer planned respite activities for participants who are coming to Brisbane for their respite experience.
- Queer venues & activities
- Theme parks
- Companionship
- Tours
- Transportation
- Camping
- Visiting the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast
- Tangalooma day-trip
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Mental Health & Social Work
Psychotherapy encompasses a variety of therapeutic approaches aimed at helping individuals alter their thinking patterns and enhance their coping skills. While often utilised to address mental health conditions, these therapies can also benefit anyone seeking to change unhelpful thoughts or behaviours.
- Counselling (ACA - Registered)
- Social Work (ACWA & AASW - Registered)
- Positive Behaviour Support Planning (PBSP)
- Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)
- Psychotherapy & Psychoeducation
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Health & Wellbeing
A disability nurse plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with disabilities to enhance their quality of life and promote independence. They provide specialised care tailored to the unique needs of their clients, which may include physical, developmental, or mental health disabilities. Disability nurses assess patients' health conditions, develop individualised care plans, and implement interventions to manage medical needs effectively.
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Chronic disease
- Health education
- Physical education
- Telehealth services
- Registered Nursing (AHPRA - Registered)