Arthritis NDIS ​
Disability Support & Care Services
Arthritis Care & Support
Maple Community Services prioritises getting to know you in order to identify and achieve your goals. We help you set a course for greater independence with reliable support. There is no better NDIS provider than Maple Community Services for Arthritis Support.
Arthritis is a common condition that afflicts a significant number of Australians, detracting from their quality of life and complicating every day tasks. If you are affected by disabling arthritis, our Arthritis Support Specialists are highly skilled and trained to provide the expert assistance you need to live your life to the fullest.
Our extensive experience, capacity for 24/7 support, and strong community spirit set us apart when it comes to Arthritis Support Services. Our pervading family values and friendly specialists give you and your loved ones peace of mind and exceptional support to pursue a happy, fulfilling, and independent life.
Introduction to Arthritis
Arthritis is a common condition, especially among older Australians, and is a major contributor to illness, pain, and disability across the country. According to the ABS National Health Survey 2017-18, Arthritis affects 3.6 million Australians amounting to 1 out of 7 people nationwide.
There are many therapies and medications that can help those who live with Arthritis to manage their illness and live full lives, but some people require additional support to fully participate in their lives and their community. Thankfully, there are ample support services available to ensure that people who live with Arthritis don’t have to sacrifice their quality of life.
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Arthritis Information
While most people associate arthritis with growing old, it actually can affect people of any age. As we age, our bones and the joints between them undergo wear and tear that reflects the lifetime of stress placed on them. When that stress progresses to the point that we have pain or inflammation in our joints, that is called Arthritis.
Common types of Arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout, but arthritis can also be caused by many autoimmune diseases, genetic disorders, or even infection. People who suffer from arthritis experience inflammatory issues affecting the bones, muscles, and joints resulting in pain, stiffness, swelling, and redness.
Why Choose Maple for Arthritis Support?
Maple Community Services is a family owned and operated business that has rapidly grown from our origins in Western Sydney, to delivering supports nationwide. Our point of difference – for us it is all about real life connections. We are committed to serving our community the way we know they like; and our Customer Service model reflects this to a tee. Talk to a real person in real time; get real life support, in the moment solutions, and 24/7 responses.
People choose Maple because we care. We are a group of professionals from all walks of life who want to make a difference in yours. Sometimes literally as 60% of clients and 80% of Support Workers are from Culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. You can see testimonials from other participants on our community page.
The Maple Family will work with you to create a personalised approach to your support schedule and roll out. We will continually review and recommend support updates, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the support you receive are optimal for you to achieve your personal, social, and emotional wellbeing goals.
We are renowned for our extremely fast turnaround and approval times for Referrals. Please reach out to us for help with your SIL, Core Support, Plan Management, and Support Coordination Referral.
What Can NDIS Fund For Arthritis?
The NDIS provides improved access to high quality, personalised, and innovative supports and services to enhance the independence, social, and economic participation of people with disability and their carers.
The NDIS funds several critical services for people with arthritis. Funded services include personal care support, community access support, nutritional support, skill development, transport, household tasks, and behavioural support. Plan Management and Support Coordination Funding are almost always offered to NDIS Participants when they receive their plan. The types and amounts of funding available are determined partly by the level of severity.
By partnering with Maple Community Services, we can help you outline your priorities and cater a support plan that provides the specific services you need, enabling you to lead a fulfilling life.
Common supports chosen by people with arthritis and funded by the NDIS include help with mobility, access to the community, assistance with daily living activities, and therapies such as hydrotherapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy
Is Arthritis Covered by the NDIS?
Yes! If you suffer from Arthritis, it is covered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and you may be eligible for their funding to use for our support services. The eligibility and level of funding will depend on the severity of your functional disability and needs. Most types of Arthritis are categorised under List B for NDIS funding. It may require further functional assessment prior to being approved for NDIS funding.
At Maple, we can assist you in the assessment process to see if you or your loved one qualifies for NDIS Arthritis Benefits. If you or your loved one meets the criteria, we have the capacity to provide comprehensive services to enhance your quality of life.
How much funding can you get from NDIS?
What Does Our Arthritis Support Involve?
We have four major categories of Arthritis Support Services. Each type of arthritis support contributes to your overall well-being and expands personal options to live a life that is most fulfilling.
Types of Arthritis Support Services
Our support includes a full range of different services for you to determine which will best suit you. Options include any or all of the following:
- Personal Care
- Household Tasks
- Travel and Transport
- Garden Maintenance
- Community Participation
- Life Skills Development
By providing each of these elements, we help you set a course for greater independence with reliable support
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Skills & Qualifications of our Arthritis Support Workers
Our Support Workers for Arthritis Care have studied and trained diligently to understand and respond to the needs of people with Arthritis. You can feel confident and at ease with our Support Workers’ exceptional skills and qualifications. We pride ourselves on our years of experience providing Arthritis Support.
How Quickly Can Arthritis Progress?
Generally, signs and symptoms of Arthritis appear gradually and slowly over weeks or months. However, the pace of this progression can vary. In some cases Arthritis may remain stable for decades, while others progress very rapidly to complete destruction of the cartilage in the space of a few months. Talk to our Arthritis Support Workers for more information.
Why choose Maple for Arthritic Support?
We build relationships​
To us, you are not just a number, or an account, or even just an individual; you are an integral part of our community. Our priority is getting to know you as a person, building a supportive team around your needs, and helping you achieve what you set out to.
We are experts
Our Team is comprised of highly experienced Support Workers and Management Staff; all from varying walks of life. We work hard to match you up with the best Support Workers around; those that can speak your language, have the same interests, and have experience working with like-minded people.
We are committed
Whether it’s 9pm on a Wednesday or 11am on a Sunday; our team is always active, committed to ensuring you have the supports you need in place when you need them. We are committed to providing the best Customer Service in the industry, and that’s why people choose us!
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