In 2011–2012, 64 people in the Goldfields area used recreation support services (DSC 2012): Most of these people live in Kalgoorlie/Boulder (60). The WA Disabled Sports Association was the recreation service used by the largest number of people in the Goldfields region. Support to families This section describes services and supports for families when additional support is required. These supports and services aim to improve family wellbeing. In some cases, these supports and services are individually funded such as through the Family Living Initiative (FLI) or Intensive Family Support (IFS). In other cases, service organisations are funded directly (block-funded) to provide support to eligible people, such as with respite services. The FLI is a relatively new strategy to support families. It has a strong emphasis on planning. Families can apply for an individualised funding allocation based on a plan that complements informal supports provided by families, carers, friends and the wider community. When families are under stress or at risk of breakdown people with disability can apply for IFS funding through the Combined Application Process (CAP). Funding is Commission’s allocated to people who have been given the highest priority by an independent panel and is allocated specifically to the person with disability. In the Goldfields area in 2011–2012: Six people and their families received Intensive Family Support funding (DSC 2012). Ten people have a plan and funding package through the Family Commission’s Living Initiative (DSC 2012). Breaks for families and carers To give themselves a break, families and carers can sometimes access services from Commission-funded disability sector organisations (often called respite or family support services). The Commonwealth also funds respite services. Respite programs are generally block-funded (direct contract and funding to organisations) with individuals and families applying for respite opportunities that are allocated based on need and vacancies.
In 2011–2012, 64 people in the Goldfields area used recreation support services (DSC 2012): Most of these people live in Kalgoorlie/Boulder (60). The WA Disabled Sports Association was the recreation service used by the largest number of people in the Goldfields region. Support to families This section describes services and supports for families when additional support is required. These supports and services aim to improve family wellbeing. In some cases, these supports and services are individually funded such as through the Family Living Initiative (FLI) or Intensive Family Support (IFS). In other cases, service organisations are funded directly (block-funded) to provide support to eligible people, such as with respite services. The FLI is a relatively new strategy to support families. It has a strong emphasis on planning. Families can apply for an individualised funding allocation based on a plan that complements informal supports provided by families, carers, friends and the wider community. When families are under stress or at risk of breakdown people with disability can apply for IFS funding through the Commission’s Combined Application Process (CAP). Funding is allocated to people who have been given the highest priority by an independent panel and is allocated specifically to the person with disability. In the Goldfields area in 2011–2012: Six people and their families received Intensive Family Support funding (DSC 2012). Ten people have a plan and funding package through the Commission’s Family Living Initiative (DSC 2012). Breaks for families and carers To give themselves a break, families and carers can sometimes access services from Commission-funded disability sector organisations (often called respite or family support services). The Commonwealth also funds respite services. Respite programs are generally block-funded (direct contract and funding to organisations) with individuals and families applying for respite opportunities that are allocated based on need and vacancies.
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