Genetic Condition NDIS
Disability Support & Care Services
Genetic Conditions Information
Genetic Conditions often occur after inheriting an altered gene from your parents. If you are born with an altered gene of specific DNA or DNA sequences, it puts you at a higher risk of developing a Genetic Condition. However, not all genetic conditions are passed down; sometimes, DNA can mutate while you are developing in the womb or even throughout your lifetime.
There are four primary types of Genetic Conditions:
- Single-Gene Disorders, where one gene is mutated. For example, cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia are single-gene mutations.
- Chromosomal Disorders, where chromosomes or parts of chromosomes are missing, extra, or altered. For example Down Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome have chromosomal alterations.
- Complex Disorders , where there are mutations in two or more genes. Certain types of cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity are examples.
- Mitochondrial Disorders, where the unique DNA in mitochondria (a cell’s powerhouse) inherited from your mother have mutations or alterations causing your cells to dysfunction.
Genetic Conditions can present in many different ways and can cause Intellectual Disabilities, Metabolic Dysfunction, and other physical and mental functional deficits that can impact your day to day living.
Genetic Conditions shouldn’t be confused with congenital conditions, which are conditions you’re born with, whereas genetic conditions are part of your DNA. There are Genetic Conditions that cause birth defects such as spina bifida and cleft lip and these can be both genetic and congenital.
Why Choose Maple for Genetic Condition Support?
Maple has everything you or your loved one needs for their Genetic Condition Support! What makes us different? Perhaps the most important thing is our vast experience helping people with Genetic Conditions. Or maybe for you or your loved one, the most critical elements are our training and expertise in Genetic Condition Support.
Still, our clients often find many other facets of our Genetic Condition Support superior. Our 24/7 support and fast turnaround time for referrals ensure you or your loved one receives all needed assistance, whenever it is needed. Others choose Maple because we are a family-owned business with family values. Furthermore, we promote a strong community spirit amongst our Support Workers, Support Coordinators, and clients.
We tailor our services to meet your or your loved one’s unique needs. We specialise in providing support for people from diverse backgrounds, language groups, and cultures, as well as people with criminal convictions, mental health problems, and complex disability support needs.
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.
Core Supports
Supports that enable patients to complete activities of daily living, working towards the individual’s goals, and meeting defined objectives.
Support Coordination
We help you identify, coordinate, and access support services for Genetic Conditions and disability service providers on your or your loved one’s behalf.
Plan Management
Maple Community Services manages the funding in your NDIS Plan. We are the connection between you or your loved one, providers, and the NDIA.
Accommodation
With supported independent living, assistance and/or supervision of daily tasks can be provided to help Genetic Condition patients live as independently as possible.
Personal Care
Maple Support Workers assist people with Genetic Conditions by helping them live as independently as possible. Whether you or your loved one is in a group home or living in a private residence, we show up when we’re needed to help people living with Genetic Conditions with morning routines, personal hygiene, other daily tasks including eating and drinking, and assistance during appointments.
Household Tasks
At Maple, we understand the value of healthy eating and keeping a clean home, and these tasks can be challenging for patients living with Genetic Conditions. As a part of our services, we provide help with household tasks like cleaning, meal preparation, banking, shopping, and so much more.
Travel and Transport
Maple Community Services is here to support you or your loved one by assisting with transport to and from wherever you need to go. We provide safe transportation to appointments, outings, shopping, religious places of worship, and for students, to and from school.
Garden Maintenance
If you or your loved one cannot take care of gardening tasks, the NDIS provides funding for this support service. At Maple, we’ll do the gardening for you, allowing you or your loved one to maintain a healthy garden and keep your lawn tidy.
Community Participation
Maple Community Services can assist you or your loved one in accessing and participating in the wider community. Community engagement is an important part of living a full life for people with Genetic Conditions. We guide, support, mentor, and motivate you or your loved one to succeed and reach set goals for social interaction and recreation.
Life Skills Development
Developing Life Skills is all about building your or your loved one’s confidence and enabling independent living. We do this by developing a customised plan which gives you the training needed to achieve your life goals. The support we provide in this area includes specific education on personal hygiene, maintaining a clean environment at home, and organisational skills to name a few.
If you or your loved one have a disability resulting from a Genetic Condition, you may be eligible for NDIS funding. If you haven’t already, you or your representative will need to complete an access request form and provide evidence of the impact of your disability on your everyday functioning.
At Maple Community Services, we can assist you in the assessment process to see if you or your loved one qualifies for NDIS Genetic Condition benefits. If you or your loved one meets the criteria, we can provide comprehensive services to enhance your quality of life.
The NDIS funds several critical services for people with disabilities resulting from Genetic Conditions. These include speech and occupational therapy, physiotherapy, personal care support, community access support, nutritional support, skill development, transport, household tasks, and behavioural support. NDIS funding can also provide sensory toys, holiday camps, or pay for a Support Worker to assist you or your loved one at home. 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 by the severity of an individual’s disability.
For children younger than seven years of age, NDIS provides funding for early interventions, takes a family-centred approach, and helps families connect with Genetic Condition Service Providers. At Maple, we can assist you or your loved one with the NDIS application to secure the needed financial support.
Skills & Qualifications of our Genetic Condition Support Workers
Our Support Workers for Genetic Condition have studied and trained diligently to understand and respond to the needs of people with Genetic Conditions. You can feel confident and at ease with our Support Workers’ exceptional skills and qualifications. We pride ourselves on our years of experience providing Genetic Condition Support.
You’ll partner with a highly qualified Genetic Condition Specialist in Sydney, or across Australia, to improve your or your loved one’s life and enhance your overall well being. Our specialists have targeted expertise to provide assistance for people with Genetic Conditions. Our Support Workers have training and experience in all aspects of Genetic Condition Support, from special programmes for young children to occupational supports for adults with Genetic Conditions. We utilise specialised tools and technologies to work with children, including those who have speech disorders.
Will NDIS pay for Genetic Condition assessment?
NDIS provides access to independent assessments for children and adults to determine their level of functioning. Rather than focusing on the diagnosis, these assessments are designed to determine the severity of you or your loved one’s disability and level of functioning in everyday life.
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