NDIS INFORMATION
ACCESSING NDIS WITH LITTLE ART BIG ART & POLICY
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an insurance scheme that is aimed at providing long-term support to Australians with a disability, their families and carers.
Rachael is a current registered teacher (Masters of Education) with over 20 years of teaching and working with people of all needs. At her studio, many families have engaged in her art classes through their NDIS plan or other services such as private home support or art therapy. Rachael also offers primary school academic tutoring support and general support work.
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Funding can be used for art programs and art supplies at Little Art Big Art depending on the individuals plan.
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Funding can be used to have one of our Little Art Big Art support teachers assist in our art program/s.
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Funding can be used for general support work outside of Little Art Big Art.
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Funding can be used for primary school academic tutoring support.
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You need to check your plan if self managed to see what is funded.
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If Plan Managed, please get in touch with your plan manager to see if any of the above is approved.
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PLEASE note, we do not authorise the approval (please see details below).
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If your child requires support, you can send in your support worker with them (we do require paper work and have to authorise this first so please ensure you discuss this with us) or we will assign a support teacher.
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Please note, that if we feel your child requires a support teacher, we will discuss this with you as we need to ensure the class runs smoothly for teachers and all participants enrolled. Any support teacher we provide is an additional fee and this can be covered by your NDIS depending on the individuals plan. Alternatively, you can book private classes.
Self managed families, Care providers, Plan managers are able to book in for our Little Art Big Art programs. Please ensure you follow the steps below:
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Process the enrolment form and complete the NDIS section.
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Select IN PERSON payment so we can send through an invoice with all the appropriate details.
A progress report or supporting document can be issue if you require one.
Please note that an administration fee is applied. If you choose to pay online, and request a receipt, an administration fee will still apply.
For any enquiries please contact us and if you would like to discuss over the phone, ensure you leave a phone number so we can call you.
From Rachael: Over my 20 years of teaching, I have taught many students, written over 1000's of Individual Learning Plans and completed 100's of reports for funding renewal etc, so I do have extensive know and training in various areas. However, I am no expert, and each person is different. My passion when teaching is helping each child achieve their best and supporting them in their learning. I am a strong believer in helping children develop an “I Can Do It" attitude and encourage positive mindsets throughout my teaching.
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Changes 2024
The NDIA have announced that moving forward they are going to be checking all payments more closely which means that invoices will take a little longer to be approved and paid as they need to be approved by NDIA. NDIA will assess the invoice to ensure all details have been submitted. In cases where invoices are identified as potentially non-compliant, the NDIA may request additional documentation which could delaying approval times by up to 10 days. So it is important that you fill out all the enrolment fields so your invoice can be processed and approved.
What information does NDIA require?
Every invoice must includes the following information. This information is supplied by you the parent/guardian
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NDIS participant name
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NDIS number
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Support start and end date
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Service date
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Details of the NDIS services provided
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NDIS line item code
What details do we as a business need to provide:
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Business name and ABN
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Business address
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Billing contact details – name, phone number and email address
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A unique invoice number
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Invoice date
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Bank details for payment
Service Agreements for Private Bookings/Support
A Service Agreement is a formal agreement between a participant and provider. They help to ensure there is a shared understanding of:
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Expectations of what supports will be delivered and how they will be delivered; and
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The respective responsibilities and obligations of the provider and the participant and how to resolve any problems that may arise.
A Service Agreement form will be sent to you prior to the service commencing.
What is the NDIS Cancellation Policy?
According to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), “a cancellation is a short notice cancellation if the participant: does not show up for a scheduled support within a reasonable time, or is not present at the agreed place and within a reasonable time when the provider is travelling to deliver the support; or has given less than seven (7) clear business days’ notice for any other support.”
To summarise, the NDIS Cancellation Policy says that a cancellation is deemed a short notice cancellation in the event that the participant provides less than seven (7) full business days’ notice for a service meeting the following criteria:
● The continuous duration of the support equals less than eight (8) hours and the total cost for the support equals less than $1000; or
● The participant gives less than seven (7) clear business days’ notice for any other service cancellation
According to the NDIS Cancellation Policy within the NDIA Price Guide, “A no-show is when: a participant does not attend or is not available for a scheduled service or; a participant is not in the agreed location at the agreed time for the service and; they do not notify the provider beforehand.”
If a participant submits a short notice cancellation or misses an appointment without providing notice (i.e., “no-shows”) , then the provider is eligible to claim up to 100% of the agreed upon cost of service, subject to the NDIS Cancellation Policy within the NDIS Price Guide and as laid out in your NDIS service agreement cancellation policy. The amount will be charged to and paid by your NDIS funding accounts.
Cancellations and claims are thoroughly outlined in the NDIS Cancellation Policy within the NDIS Price Guide.
If the provider cancels, your service is not charged.
In accordance with the NDIS Cancellation Policy, if you fail to notify us, Little Art Big Art PTY LTD in writing of your cancellation within the outlined time frame, full fees will be applied.