Assist Personal Activities – High (or High Intensity) is a support category under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia. This support is designed for individuals with complex needs who require assistance with personal activities that are essential for daily living. The “High Intensity” designation means that the support involves specialized skills, training, or experience o manage participants’ higher care needs safely and effectively.
Key Features of Assist Personal Activities – High:
Complex Care Needs: It is intended for participants with conditions that require a higher level of care, such as complex behavioral needs, specialized medical support, or significant physical disabilities.
Trained Support Workers: Support workers delivering these services typically have advanced training, such as managing challenging behaviors, administering medications, using specialized equipment, or performing complex health-related tasks.
Examples of High-Intensity Supports:
Assistance with personal hygiene and grooming for participants with complex mobility or health needs.
Feeding or meal preparation for individuals requiring special techniques, such as tube feeding.
Administration of medication or health monitoring (e.g., managing diabetes or seizures).
Support with transfers or mobility for participants who use hoists or other specialized equipment.
Management of behaviors of concern (e.g., de-escalation techniques).
Goals of the Support: The aim is to promote independence, safety, and well-being while ensuring that the participant can engage in daily life activities with dignity and support.