ClubMates Travel

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Achieve Your NDIS Goals Through Travel

Travelling can be a fantastic way for NDIS participants to achieve their goals. The NDIS is all about giving people with disabilities more choice and control over their lives. Travel can help people to build confidence, independence and social connections. Here are some reasons why ClubMates Travel is an ideal provider to help you achieve your NDIS goals:

TAILORED TRAVEL ITINERARIES

ClubMates Travel specialises in creating personalised travel itineraries that cater to the unique needs and interests of our clients. Our team works closely with NDIS participants and their support networks to ensure that each trip is tailored to their specific requirements and preferences.

ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL OPTIONS

Our team has extensive experience in organising accessible travel for people with disabilities. We can arrange for suitable accommodation, transportation, and activities to ensure that NDIS participants can fully participate in their chosen travel experiences.

SUPPORT STAFF

We provide specialised travel support staff on all our trips, who are trained both as seasoned travellers and also to provide individualised assistance to our clients as needed. Our support staff are experienced in working with people with disabilities and are on hand to help with any issues or concerns that may arise during the trip.

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

Travelling with ClubMates Travel provides an opportunity for NDIS participants to meet new people and make social connections with others who share similar interests and experiences. Our trips often include group activities and social events, which can be a great way to build friendships and support networks. Many of our members create long-lasting friendships and we see them return together for years to come.

ACHIEVING PERSONAL GOALS

Our travel experiences can help NDIS participants achieve personal goals such as gaining independence, building confidence, and trying new things. Our team is committed to helping our clients achieve their goals, and we work closely with them to ensure that each trip is a positive and empowering experience.
NDIS funding therefore may be able to be utilised to fund supports provided to achieve your goals. Everyone gets assessed differently and there are no guarantees, so setting the right goals on your plan is crucial.

Achieve Your NDIS Goals Through Travel

Travelling can be a fantastic way for NDIS participants to achieve their goals. The NDIS is all about giving people with disabilities more choice and control over their lives. Travel can help people to build confidence, independence and social connections. Here are some reasons why ClubMates Travel is an ideal provider to help you achieve your NDIS goals:

TAILORED TRAVEL ITINERARIES

ClubMates Travel specialises in creating personalised travel itineraries that cater to the unique needs and interests of our clients. Our team works closely with NDIS participants and their support networks to ensure that each trip is tailored to their specific requirements and preferences.

Accessible Travel Options

Our team has extensive experience in organising accessible travel for people with disabilities. We can arrange for suitable accommodation, transportation, and activities to ensure that NDIS participants can fully participate in their chosen travel experiences.

Support Staff

We provide specialised travel support staff on all our trips, who are trained both as seasoned travellers and also to provide individualised assistance to our clients as needed. Our support staff are experienced in working with people with disabilities and are on hand to help with any issues or concerns that may arise during the trip.

Community Participation

Travelling with ClubMates Travel provides an opportunity for NDIS participants to meet new people and make social connections with others who share similar interests and experiences. Our trips often include group activities and social events, which can be a great way to build friendships and support networks. Many of our members create long-lasting friendships and we see them return together for years to come.

Achieving Personal Goals

Our travel experiences can help NDIS participants achieve personal goals such as gaining independence, building confidence, and trying new things. Our team is committed to helping our clients achieve their goals, and we work closely with them to ensure that each trip is a positive and empowering experience.
NDIS funding therefore may be able to be utilised to fund supports provided to achieve your goals. Everyone gets assessed differently and there are no guarantees, so setting the right goals on your plan is crucial.

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How to Set NDIS Goals to Fund Supports for Travel

  • Identify The Goals For Your Plan

    And think about what you want to achieve from your time away. Is it to improve your social skills? Learn new skills? Gain independence? Be specific about your goals and consult your Support Coordinator about how going on a supported trip with ClubMates can help you achieve them. They can help you understand what funding you are eligible for and what supports are available.

  • Get a quote

    Contact our Trip Consultants for a specific travel quote. This will include a breakdown of the deductions that we can claim from the NDIS. Our team is very knowledgeable on how to get the most out of your NDIS supports.

  • Payment and deductions

    After accepting the travel quote, you will receive a travel invoice that you (or your NDIS Plan Manager) will pay. The deductions will already be taken off this invoice so you will only be paying the out-of-pocket difference. Then after the trip, we will raise a second invoice to the NDIS to claim the supports.

  • Review and adjust your plan

    Be mindful of when your NDIS plan is due for review and if you do not have a goal regarding travel, consider revising your goals to include ‘Go on a trip’.

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NDIS Act 2013: Fair and Reasonable Supports

In order to request funding for NDIS supports to travel with us, you must show that a trip with ClubMates Travel can be considered a fair and reasonable support under the NDIS Act 2013.

Each support must meet these criteria individually. The below is a guide on how to address them:

1.A : The Support Will Assist The Participant To Pursue The Goals, Objectives And Aspirations Included In The Participant's Statement Of Goals And Aspirations;

A holiday with ClubMatesTravel provides opportunities for participants to engage in new experiences, develop new skills, and build their confidence and independence. This can help participants achieve their goals related to social and community participation, personal development, and building life skills. Additionally, ClubMates' support staff are trained to provide individualised support and guidance to participants, helping them to navigate new environments and activities, and to build their capacity to manage their disability in new and challenging situations.

1.b : the support will assist the participant to undertake activities, so as to facilitate the participant's social and economic participation;

Supported holidays allow the participant to undertake socially and economically beneficial activities within the broader community. During the trip, participants have the opportunity to engage in social activities, manage their travel budget, meet new people, and build social connections. This can help to reduce social isolation and improve the participant's overall well-being. Participating in these holiday activities in another setting would otherwise provide significant barriers.

1.c : the support represents value for money in that the costs of the supports are reasonable, relative to both the benefits achieved and the cost of alternative support;

A holiday with ClubMates represents value for money as it provides a unique and enriching experience for NDIS participants that cannot be achieved through other forms of support, such as in-home care or day programs, making it a cost-effective option for NDIS participants. ClubMates also provides transparency in their pricing. We use the NDIS price guide as a base to calculate costs of supports and work closely with participants to ensure their funding is maximised and used effectively.

1.d : the support will be, or is likely to be effective and beneficial for the participant, having regard to current good practice;

All our supported holidays are aligned with current good practice in disability support and travel. ClubMates employs trained and experienced support crew who are knowledgeable in person-centred disability support and travel, ensuring participants' safety, comfort and enjoyment throughout the trip. We partner with trusted and accessible accommodations, transport providers, and tour operators, ensuring the accessibility and inclusivity of the travel experience.

1.e : the funding or provision of the support takes into account what it is reasonable to expect families, carers, informal networks and the community to provide;

ClubMates provides reasonable and necessary supports that complement, rather than replace, the support provided by families, carers, and the community. The funding or provision of a holiday with ClubMates is based on the principle of providing the level of support required for the participant to achieve their goals while ensuring that the participant's family, current carers, and the community are not unduly burdened or disadvantaged. Some travel expenses are not deemed as reasonable or necessary, for example spending money and Travel Insurance.

1.f : the support is most appropriately funded or provided through the National Disability Insurance scheme, and is not more appropriately funded or provided through other general systems of service delivery or support services offered by a person, agency or body, or systems of service deliveryor support services offered:

(i) as part of a universal service obligation; or

(i) in accordance with reasonable adjustments required under a law dealing with discrimination on the basis of disability.

While some general systems of service delivery may provide travel services, they may not have the knowledge, expertise or experience required to provide appropriate support for people with disabilities. Additionally, reasonable adjustments required under anti-discrimination laws may not necessarily provide the level of support required for people with disabilities to access and enjoy travel experiences. Therefore, the NDIS funding for a holiday with ClubMates may be the most appropriate way to ensure that participants receive the necessary support to fully participate in their chosen travel experience. Holidays have no other government funding associated with them, so it therefore is recommended that you claim as much as possible from the NDIS.

1.a : the support will assist the participant to pursue the goals, objectives and aspirations included in the participant's statement of goals and aspirations;

A holiday with ClubMatesTravel provides opportunities for participants to engage in new experiences, develop new skills, and build their confidence and independence. This can help participants achieve their goals related to social and community participation, personal development, and building life skills. Additionally, ClubMates’ support staff are trained to provide individualised support and guidance to participants, helping them to navigate new environments and activities, and to build their capacity to manage their disability in new and challenging situations.

1.b : the support will assist the participant to undertake activities, so as to facilitate the participant's social and economic participation;

Supported holidays allow the participant to undertake socially and economically beneficial activities within the broader community. During the trip, participants have the opportunity to engage in social activities, manage their travel budget, meet new people, and build social connections. This can help to reduce social isolation and improve the participant’s overall well-being. Participating in these holiday activities in another setting would otherwise provide significant barriers.

1.c : the support represents value for money in that the costs of the supports are reasonable, relative to both the benefits achieved and the cost of alternative support;

A holiday with ClubMates represents value for money as it provides a unique and enriching experience for NDIS participants that cannot be achieved through other forms of support, such as in-home care or day programs, making it a cost-effective option for NDIS participants. ClubMates also provides transparency in their pricing. We use the NDIS price guide as a base to calculate costs of supports and work closely with participants to ensure their funding is maximised and used effectively.

1.d : the support will be, or is likely to be effective and beneficial for the participant, having regard to current good practice;

All our supported holidays are aligned with current good practice in disability support and travel. ClubMates employs trained and experienced support crew who are knowledgeable in person-centred disability support and travel, ensuring participants’ safety, comfort and enjoyment throughout the trip. We partner with trusted and accessible accommodations, transport providers, and tour operators, ensuring the accessibility and inclusivity of the travel experience.

1.e : the funding or provision of the support takes into account what it is reasonable to expect families, carers, informal networks and the community to provide;

ClubMates provides reasonable and necessary supports that complement, rather than replace, the support provided by families, carers, and the community. The funding or provision of a holiday with ClubMates is based on the principle of providing the level of support required for the participant to achieve their goals while ensuring that the participant’s family, current carers, and the community are not unduly burdened or disadvantaged. Some travel expenses are not deemed as reasonable or necessary, for example spending money and Travel Insurance.

1.f : the support is most appropriately funded or provided through the National Disability Insurance scheme, and is not more appropriately funded or provided through other general systems of service delivery or support services offered by a person, agency or body, or systems of service delivery or support services offered:(i) as part of a universal service obligation; or (i) in accordance with reasonable adjustments required under a law dealing with discrimination on the basis of disability.

While some general systems of service delivery may provide travel services, they may not have the knowledge, expertise or experience required to provide appropriate support for people with disabilities. Additionally, reasonable adjustments required under anti-discrimination laws may not necessarily provide the level of support required for people with disabilities to access and enjoy travel experiences. Therefore, the NDIS funding for a holiday with ClubMates may be the most appropriate way to ensure that participants receive the necessary support to fully participate in their chosen travel experience. Holidays have no other government funding associated with them, so it therefore is recommended that you claim as much as possible from the NDIS.

For more information on how you can use NDIS funding for travel, call our knowledgeable consultants for a confidential discussion on 

1300 158 003

Click below to download our PDF NDIS Travel Fact Sheet

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