The NDIS provides crucial support to participants, and understanding the different types of care is essential for effective planning. A key distinction in the NDIS is between active and non-active care. While these terms may sound similar, they differ significantly in the level of engagement and the nature of the support provided.
Active care involves hands-on, direct assistance that requires a support worker’s continuous involvement. This type of care includes tasks like helping a participant with daily personal activities (e.g., dressing, bathing, or meal preparation) and providing physical or mobility assistance. Person-centred active care is dynamic and often tailored to the participant’s immediate needs, requiring constant attention and responsiveness from the care provider.
On the other hand, non-active care refers to support provided during periods when the participant requires less hands-on assistance. It often involves supervision or being available to respond to needs. Non-active care might include overnight shifts where a support worker is present but is only required to act if the participant needs help. The focus here is on maintaining a safe environment rather than providing continuous, direct support.
Understanding these distinctions is crucial for NDIS participants, families, and providers, and implementing a behaviour support plan is essential in assisting a participant in reaching their goals and aspirations. The appropriate mix of active and non-active care ensures that participants receive the right level of support tailored to their unique needs, improving both care outcomes and resource allocation.
Access the complete NDIS Behaviour Support Plan Modules and learn a range of person-centred support appropriate to every person’s needs.
