Launch of Minda’s MyChoices web app breaks down NDIS barriers and gives back control to users
Announcement posted by Leverage PR 04 Jul 2017
Minda CEO, Ms Cathy Miller, said the web-based MyChoices app – which was officially launched on Sunday, 2nd July 2017 - is believed to be the first of its kind in Australia.
“Anyone who needs to navigate the Disability Sector for support for themselves or a loved one knows first-hand how confusing and confronting it can be, and our web-based app offers a user-friendly solution that puts power literally back into the hands of people,” Ms Miller said.
“The entire premise of the NDIS is that individuals must be at the very centre of decision-making, but if people don’t know what choices they have then they are not able to confidently make a decision – and with NDIS funding locked in for a 12-month period it is now more critical than ever to get the right support arrangements in place from the beginning,” she said.
“The MyChoices web-based app provides a pre-planning toolkit, which people can use regardless of whether they are applying for the NDIS for the first time, already have funding, or if they are applying on someone’s behalf. A video explains the pre-planning support available and then takes users through the steps, with additional instructional videos along the way.”
Ms Miller said the web app was expected to play a critical role in helping people to see their application process underway.
“Minda has been working with people with disabilities and their families for close to 120 years, and we hope to take any uncertainty and confusion out of the NDIS by walking people through what is needed to prepare their NDIS plan – and that truly puts them at the centre of decision-making.”
“People are under no obligation to engage Minda as a server provider, but those that do can tap into the opportunities available through our highly-popular Disability Choices programs, and better understand how individualised funding works, explore employment, accommodation, recreation, personal care, respite, in-home support, and vacation care options, learn more about individualised training programs, and enjoy tailored recreational activities.”
With the imminent rollout of the NDIS to Adelaide’s northern areas, Minda will be taking the MyChoices web app to major shopping centres and other public locations to help people better navigate the system and apply for funding.
Minda’s new web app can be found at www.mindainc.com.au/mychoices
About Minda
Established in 1898, Minda is the largest non-government disability support organisation in South Australia that assists people with disability to thrive in their local environments as valued members of their communities by offering residential and lifestyle services, employment and respite support. Minda is a major employer of more than 450 supported workers across its highly successful range of commercial enterprises. Across seven businesses, Minda provides the community with a broad range of services that include manufacturing, design, packing solutions, commercial laundry and catering. More information at https://www.mindainc.com.au/