01_816_0138_1_1
Supported Independent Living - High Intensity - Public Holiday

Line Item Description

NDIS line item 01_816_0138_1_1 for Supported Independent Living - High Intensity - Public Holiday provides funding for continuous, specialised 24/7 care on recognised public holidays for participants with higher support needs. This specific line item applies when a participant requires continual active support from workers with extra qualifications and experience to safely manage complex disability needs.

Key Inclusions and Parameters
* High Intensity Needs: This level of support is funded when participants require highly skilled workers due to complex medical or behavioural requirements, such as managing unstable seizure activity or providing respiratory support.
* Public Holiday Continuity: Supported independent living funding accommodates an average of 12 public holidays per year, ensuring participants receive uninterrupted essential assistance on these specific days.
* Comprehensive Daily Assistance: Covers help or supervision with daily personal care, meal preparation, and the active implementation of behaviour support plans while the participant is at home on a public holiday.

Provider Requirements
* All high intensity public holiday supports must be managed and delivered by a registered NDIS provider.
* The registered provider is responsible for ensuring their support workers possess the extra qualifications and experience necessary to meet the participant's high intensity support needs.