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Plenty Valley Disability Services

MILL PARK

31A Morang Drive, Mill Park VIC 3082

FARM VIGANO

10 Bushmans Way, South Morang VIC 3752

Ph: (Intake) (03) 9407 9699

Fax: (03) 9436 8799

Email: millpark@pvch.org.au

Disability

Services

Plenty Valley Community Health

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Who are we? Plenty Valley Community Health has proudly delivered primary care services to residents of the City of Whittlesea for over three decades. We are different to many other services. We are fortunate to have a highly professional staff team linked to health networks and specialists. Together we ensure the highest standard of care and support. Plenty Valley is a forward looking and connected health service that enjoys strong community support.

Our Difference We are flexible so we can be responsive to your goals, needs and lifestyle! Our services are predominantly community based, encouraging participation in the local community and assisting in developing healthy Relationships

We Believe… Our service should make a positive difference in peoples lives

Planning with people is about creating opportunities

Quality services are not just measured by outcomes, but by the relationships formed between staff, the people we support, their families and carers

Our services should be flexible to provide maximum choice and independence

Every person should have the opportunity to feel connected and embraced by their community

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Testimonials

Ted (71 years old) I have been attending Plenty Valley Disability Services for over 10 years now. I come 4 days a week and do a range of activities from Woodwork, Gardening, Exploring parks, yoga and others. I love going out in the community and making new friends. The photo below is of when I went on a train trip on the Puffing Billy. I got to meet the driver which was really nice as I have a passion for trains. If you would like to get more out of your day, I definitely recommend Plenty Valley Disability Services. Liam (21 years old) I've been coming to PIP placement for nearly 3 years now. I like all of the programs I participate in. They are, Numeracy and Literacy and Hospitality run at PRACE (PRESTON/RESERVOIR ADULT CENTRE OF EDUCACATION), Independent Living Skills (Volunteer work at a warehouse that provides food for the needy, Shopping and Cooking, learning self advocacy skills through VALID, and Drama). My favourite program is Melbourne Explorers because I catch the bus and train and I have the opportunity to visit different parts of this wonderful city.

Liam

Ted

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PVCH Registered Professions

Exercise Physiologist Dietitian Physiotherapist Registered Nurse Podiatrist Social Worker Occupational Therapy Disability Support Worker Speech Pathologist Counsellor

Contact our Team to discuss your options further on 9407 9699

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Intake The Intake/ Assessment officer, PVCH Disability Services is responsible to undertake screening duties by providing first point of contact to participants. Assessing the NDIS Plan outline against PVCH service suite, scoping and matching services and staff, completing all intake documents and developing a Service agreement and scope of services with participants. The Intake/Assessment officer, is required to collaborate with other disability service providers/bodies and mainstream services in order to develop and improve the effectiveness of service coordination.

The NDIS is designed to give you more choice and control over how, when and where your supports are provided, and gives you certainty you will receive the sup-port you need over your lifetime. Here are some examples of how the NDIS could look to support Individuals: Getting out and about – Developing the skills and confidence to access your local community . Developing independence at home – Building the

practical life skills that allow you to make the most of your home environment. Staying connected in your community – Services and

activities to help you connect with your local community, supporting your involvement in recreational, cultural and sporting activities. Education and learning – Services that are designed to assist you with learning new skills throughout your life. Working and contributing to your community –

Preparing you for the skills required for employment, training or volunteer opportunities in your community.

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Our services PVCH services are focused on supporting participants to learn new skills as well as maintaining current skills, like self-help and independence. We also encourage participants in learning how to maintain relationships, develop new friendships and engage in community activities. Whatever stage you are at in life, you or your representative can talk to us about how our services can help you achieve your goals.

OUTCOMES Assistance to access community, social and

recreational activities Being involved in your local community by participating

in local groups and or events. Exploring recreational, creative and sporting prefer-

ences. Maintaining or developing new skills Linking to employment or educational opportunities Assistances to plan holidays or important social events

Increased social and community participation Development to build skills (individually or in small

groups) Mentoring and peer support to develop capability for

community participation

Improved health and wellbeing Dietetics Personal training and exercise to increase a partici-

pant’s health Fitness and wellbeing

Improved life choices Support coordination: time limited assistance to

strengthen participants ability to connect with supports Coordination of supports: assistance to strengthen

participants ability to connect and coordinate support

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in a complex service delivery environment Specialist support coordination: provision of support

within a specialist framework necessary to support high level risk in participants situation

Assistance with daily life in the community,

education and at work Community access delivered in a variety of settings to

enable participant engagement in daily life Linking and supporting employment or educational

opportunities

Supported Independent Living Includes personal care and other assistance to enable

a participant to live in a secure, more independent environment in the community