Down syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal conditions in Australia affecting more than 13,000 Australians. There are varying levels of how down syndrome affects an individual, with some living independent lives while others require a greater degree of regular care.
While down syndrome can pose significant challenges, with the right level of support and care an individual can pursue a happy and fulfilling life.
Here at ANC we have a range of comprehensive down syndrome support services covering everything from childhood early intervention support, to day to day assistance and development therapies.
We know that every person's journey is unique and our services will provide assistance at various stages of your life. We offer help with everything from housing and personal care to therapeutic support and group activities. Our range of services includes:
| Service Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Travel Assistance | To maintain those all-important connections with your family and community |
| Accommodation | To provide you with a safe, tidy, comfortable and happy home environment |
| Household Tasks | To provide you with a clean and tidy home, allowing you to spend time doing the things you enjoy |
| Home Modifications | To make sure your home can meet your access and health requirements |
| Development Of Daily Living | To develop and build everyday life skills that will give you the confidence and skill to navigate your daily living |
| Therapeutic Supports | To travel to or accommodate a therapist to come over in your own trusted environment |
| Daily Task And Share Living Assistance | To develop and build the necessary skills to live independently |
| Life And Transition Assistance | To help strengthen your interactions with your support network, and assist with home living and your participation in the community |
| Management Of Funding | To help better manage your NDIS plan and get the most out of your NDIS budget |
| Personal Activities Assistance | To receive help with your everyday personal activities |
| Innovative Community | To help get you out there and experience the great outdoors with us |
| Access And Maintain Employment Physical Wellbeing | To help you get and maintain the job you want To provide you with a positive environment to stay active and improve your wellbeing |
ANC understands what family means. We’ve been in the industry for many years and know how important it is to provide your loved ones with a comfortable home environment, so they can live their lives comfortably while being cared for by empathetic professionals.
We’re experts in designing personalised plans just for you and your family. We work hard every day to develop a connection and offer exceptional care. We offer the following guarantees.
Our Service Guarantee
We’re committed to providing personalised care and support for all our clients. We take the time needed to get to know each client’s unique needs, before developing an effective plan that will work to their best interests.
Peace of Mind Guarantee
To maintain the high level of care your loved one has become accustomed to, we conduct regular service audits at no extra cost. This ensures that an exceptional high level of care is continuously provided.
Expertise Guarantee
We have a team of experienced professionals who are qualified, background checked and offer high standard care services that will meet your loved one’s needs.
Down syndrome is a chromosome disorder and intellectual disability which affects more than 13,000 Australians.
There are varying levels of how down syndrome affects an individual, where some individuals lead relatively normal lives with limited support, while others require high support due to a greater level of intellectual disability.
NDIS provides support for people with down syndrome, with the level of support available being dependent on age and other factors specific to an individual.
Here at ANC we offer a range of down syndrome support services.We provide a tailored program to help an individual build their day-to-day life skills and achieve their goals. Some of the support services we provide include:
● Early Childhood Intervention
● Paediatricians
● Education
● In-home support
● Speech therapists
● Occupational therapists
● Accommodation support services
Through a combination of the above services, we’ll come up with a tailored program to help an individual achieve greater independence, comfortable in the knowledge they’ll have a support network they can rely on.
Down syndrome is a genetic condition that is the most common chromosome disorder and intellectual disability. Every individual with down syndrome is unique and will have a range of abilities. Some will be more independent and be able to gain employment, while others will require a much greater degree of regular care.
NDIS provides some great resources and support services for people living with down syndrome.
Here at ANC we have a team of highly skilled and trained staff that can provide tailored support to help individuals with down syndrome live life to the fullest.
For children younger than 7 years of age we offer critical early intervention therapies, while for older individuals we provide a comprehensive range of support services covering everything from personal care and household tasks assistance, to employment support and community participation.
For any of your NDIS Down Syndrome needs, why not contact us today.
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