Self Directed Supports: a NSW campaign for people with Disability

Dr. Mark Clayton has asked all families to take action to help make self directed funding and management a reality for our disabled family members. Please read and take action.
A self-directed approach enables the person with disability, or those authorised to work on their behalf, to have control of the funds that are allocated to her or him.  These in turn are used to purchase supports that are truly tailored to the individual’s needs.

KEY QUESTIONS FOR SUNNYFIELD

·         Do we believe people with disability are entitled to live an ordinary valued life?

Of course we do.

·         Do we believe people should have highly personalised assistance? (support that they say they need)

Yes we do as that is one of the hallmarks of being truly person centred.

·         Do we believe that we need to transition our services in support of this?

Yes.  For the people we support and their families to achieve self direction should they choose this, there will need to be changes to the way our current service provision operates.

Sunnyfield is committed to the development of a self-directed approach.  We recognise that this new approach to the way people can obtain services is totally consistent with a person centred approach but accept that the way forward may be complex and will take time for individuals and families to understand and accept as well as for Sunnyfield to implement.  A self-directed approach is important to achieving a person centred life as it transfers power and control to the people we support and their carers and families.

Show your support for this:

1.                   Numbers do count so…  Join the campaign by registering your support

on line www.family-advocacy.com/
by post Family Advocacy PO Box 502 Epping 1710
by phone             02 9869 0866, 1800 620 588

2.                   Take Action

Email / write to the Premier or to the Leader of the Opposition.  Ask them to direct ADHC to provide self directed options to all existing and new clients of ADHC and non government services

premier@www.nsw.gov.au	Level 40 Governor Macquarie Tower 1 Farrer Place SYDNEY NSW 2000
lop@parliament.nsw.gov.au	Leader of the Opposition Parliament House Macquarie Street SYDNEY NSW 2000