NDIS


NDIS Services Guide for Small Moments Speech & Play

Updated September 2024:

NDIS Updates and Changes

As the NDIS undergoes changes over the next 12 months, it’s important to stay informed about how these updates might impact your funding and supports. The NDIA has created an updates page to keep participants and providers informed about the latest changes, which you can view here.

I am closely monitoring these updates and working diligently to revise our processes and guidance accordingly. We will update our policies and inform families as soon as new information from the NDIA becomes available, ensuring that our services and therapy kits continue to meet all compliance and funding requirements.

Empowering Families Through NDIS-Eligible Therapy Kits

At Small Moments Speech & Play, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and effective therapy solutions that align with NDIS goals. Our therapy boxes are designed to be used at home, offering a hybrid model of therapy that combines professional guidance with practical tools, ensuring continuous support for children and their families.

Our Unique Approach:

  • Integrated Therapy Model: Our boxes are designed to be used in the child’s natural environment, promoting skill development through repeated practice in a comfortable and familiar setting.
  • Professional Guidance: Each box includes detailed guides, instructional videos, and visual aids created by an experienced therapist to help parents and caregivers effectively implement the activities.

Our Therapy Boxes

Playtime Box

  • Focus Areas: Language and cognitive development
  • Contents: Interactive games, storybooks, and activity guides
  • Goals: Enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and cognitive skills through engaging play activities.
Sensory Play Therapy Box
  • Focus Areas: Sensory, cognitive, and motor skills
  • Contents: Sensory toys, fine motor tools, and step-by-step instructions
  • Goals: Improve sensory processing, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills through fun and interactive play.
Curious Kits Play Boxes
  • Focus Areas: Cognitive, social, and communication skills
  • Contents: Exploration tools, conversation starters, and activity cards
  • Goals: Foster curiosity, enhance social communication, and support cognitive development.
Big Feelings Play Boxes
  • Focus Areas: Communication, social, and emotional skills
  • Contents: Emotion cards, social stories, and coping strategies
  • Goals: Help children understand and express their emotions, improving emotional regulation and social interactions.
Language for Life Kit
  • Focus Areas: Speech, language, communication, and social skills
  • Contents: language tools, interactive books, and games
  • Goals: Develop speech, language and communication skills, supporting social interactions.

    While each box does focus on different goal area, we recommend choosing one box or contacting us or your plan manager to discuss whether multiple boxes are appropriate and can be funded under your plan.

    Small Steps to Big Language Course

    Course Overview: "Small Steps to Big Language" is an 8-module online course designed to help parents support their child's speech and language development. This course offers practical strategies that integrate seamlessly into everyday activities.

    Course Components:

    • Access to 8 detailed modules
    • Evidence-based techniques
    • Downloadable strategies, tracking sheets, and creative play guides
    • Lifetime access to course materials

    Benefits:

    • Practical and easy-to-apply strategies
    • Confidence in supporting your child’s speech and language development
    • Flexible learning accessible on any device
    • Ideal for families in remote areas with limited access to services

    Goals:

    • Enhance speech and language skills
    • Foster better communication within the family
    • Support early intervention efforts

    Skills Developed:

    • Effective communication techniques
    • Creative and engaging play strategies
    • Tracking and monitoring progress

    Using NDIS Funding: Parents may be able to use their NDIS funding to enroll in "Small Steps to Big Language"  The course complements traditional therapy by providing consistent, ongoing support between face-to-face sessions, maximizing the benefits of early intervention.

    NDIS Eligibility and Claiming Process

    Our therapy boxes and courses may be eligible for funding under NDIS.

    If you are unsure whether your NDIS funding can be used to purchase our therapy boxes, we recommend contacting your NDIS Plan Manager, Support Coordinator, or the NDIA for clarification. They can assist you in determining whether these at home therapy boxes can be funded through your plan.

    Need assistance?

    • Plan Managers: They can help you manage your budget and make claims for the right support services.
    • Support Coordinators: They work with you to connect with service providers, including assessing whether our therapy boxes align with your NDIS goals.
    • NDIA: For more detailed information or queries regarding your funding, you can contact the NDIA directly via their website or call the NDIS helpline at 1800 800 110.

    For more information on NDIS please refer to the following documents by clicking on the name.

    NDIS Welcome Pack

    NDIS Code of Conduct

    How to make a complaint

    Understanding the NDIS

    NDIS Planning Booklet

    NDIS Using Your Plan

    How to Use NDIS Funds for Our Boxes or Courses

    Eligible NDIS Categories: Our therapy boxes may be funded under the following NDIS categories:

    • Capacity Building Supports: These supports are designed to help participants develop skills and increase their independence.
    • Core Supports: These supports assist with daily living activities and help participants live as autonomously as possible.

    Invoicing and Payment Options:

    • Capacity Building: Claim under Improved Daily Living budgets.
    • Core Supports: Claim for personal tasks and daily living assistance.
    • Payment Methods: You can pay via credit card or request an invoice for Plan Managed funds.

    Aligning with NDIS Goals:

    • Goal Matching: We provide a detailed guide to help match our boxes with your child’s specific NDIS goals. If you are unsure which box is right for your child, please contact us for personalised advice.
    • Outcome Reporting: Optional outcome reports are available to track your child’s progress and ensure the therapy aligns with their NDIS goals.

    Benefits of Choosing Our Therapy Kits

    Value for Money:

    • Our boxes offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional therapy sessions, providing continuous support at home.
    • Each box includes lifetime access to resources, making them a sustainable investment in your child’s development.

    Comprehensive Development:

    • Our boxes cover a broad range of skills, ensuring holistic support for your child’s growth.
    • Activities are designed to be engaging and fun, encouraging repeated practice and mastery of skills.

      By choosing Small Moments Speech & Play, you are ensuring that your child receives high-quality, goal-driven support in a nurturing and familiar environment. Our therapy boxes are designed to empower families, making therapy accessible, effective, and enjoyable.

      NDIS Orders Information

      Are you looking to use your NDIS funding for our products? Whether you're self-managed or plan-managed, we're here to guide you through the process.

      Get in touch with your support coordinator or plan manager for guidance if you are unsure which category you fall under.

      For a smooth process, please ensure you include your NDIS participant's full name and NDIS number. You can do this in the Comments Box during checkout or as part of your Billing Details.

      Self-Managed Option:

      1) At the Checkout, choose the "NDIS Self-Managed" payment method and complete your order.

      If you provide credit card details, you won't be charged. Payments for self-managed orders can only be made via bank transfer.

      Upon completion, you'll receive an Order Confirmation email containing a PDF link to your invoice.

      2) Forward the PDF invoice link to NDIS for payment processing.

      3) Once the funds are received:

      • Make the payment using the details mentioned in the invoice.
      • Email us at info@smallmomentslab.com.au with your order number and name to confirm your payment.

      4) Once payment is received, we'll promptly ship your order to your preferred address and provide you with a tracking number. We recommend choosing Express shipping for faster delivery.

      Plan-Managed:

      For plan-managed orders, the Plan Manager handles the payment process. Here's how:

      1) Browse and select your items from our online store and proceed to the Checkout.

      2) At the Checkout, opt for the "NDIS Plan Managed" payment method. This will allow you to complete your order without immediate payment.

      3) After completing the order, you'll receive an Order Confirmation email.

      4) You will then receive a service agreement that needs to be filled out and I recommend keeping a copy for your records.

      4) I will send an invoice to your Plan Manager for payment processing.

      5) Upon receiving payment, we'll dispatch your order to your specified address and provide a tracking number. We recommend choosing Express shipping for faster delivery.

      Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require assistance during this process. We're dedicated to making your NDIS order experience as seamless as possible.

       

      Kit Name

      Focus Areas

      NDIS Goals Supported

      Example Activities

      How it Supports NDIS Goals

      Playtime Box

      Language and Cognitive Development

      Enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and cognitive skills through engaging play activities.

      Storytelling, interactive games, and language-focused activities.

      Supports improved daily living by enhancing language and cognitive skills crucial for communication and problem-solving.

      Sensory Play Therapy Box

      Sensory, Cognitive, and Motor Skills

      Improve sensory processing, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills through interactive play.

      Sensory play with different textures, fine motor exercises using toys, and guided activities.

      Aligns with goals for improved sensory processing and motor skills, which are essential for daily living and learning tasks.

      Curious Kits Play Kit

      Cognitive, Social, and Communication Skills

      Foster curiosity, enhance social communication, and support cognitive development.

      Exploration with curiosity-driven tasks, social games, and conversation starters.

      Supports social and cognitive goals by fostering curiosity and encouraging effective communication skills.

      Big Feelings Play Kit

      Communication, Social, and Emotional Skills

      Help children understand and express their emotions, improving emotional regulation and social interactions.

      Emotion card games, social stories, and activities that teach coping strategies.

      Targets goals for emotional well-being and social skills by teaching children to recognize, understand, and manage their emotions.

      Language for Life Kit

      Language Development, Vocabulary, and Social Skills

      Support language development, build vocabulary, and improve social communication through structured activities.

      Vocabulary-building activities, social games, and conversation prompts.

      Builds language and communication skills necessary for social interaction and literacy development.

      Small Steps to Big Language Course

      Speech and Language Development Strategies

      Equip parents with practical speech and language strategies to support their child's development.

      Downloadable speech and language strategies, tracking sheets, and creative play guides.

      Provides parents with evidence-based strategies for daily support of speech and language skills.

      Playful Journeys Kit - Rhyme Time

      Rhyming, Phonemic Awareness, and Language Skills

      Improve phonemic awareness and language skills through rhyming games and activities.

      Rhyming games, phonemic awareness activities, and language-based games.

      Supports language and communication goals by enhancing phonemic awareness and rhyming skills.

      Playful Journeys Kit - Storytellers

      Storytelling, Narrative Skills, and Imagination

      Enhance narrative skills and creativity through storytelling activities.

      Story creation, puppetry, and imaginative play based on narratives.

      Develops narrative skills and creativity, which are essential for effective communication and literacy.

      Playful Journeys Kit - Enchanted Tales

      Fantasy Play, Creativity, and Social Interaction

      Encourage creative thinking and social interaction through fantasy play and role-playing activities.

      Fantasy-themed role-play, dress-up activities, and creative storytelling.

      Encourages social interaction and creative problem-solving, supporting cognitive and social development.

      Playful Journeys Kit - Art Adventure

      Art Skills, Creativity, and Fine Motor Development

      Develop fine motor skills and creative expression through various art projects.

      Drawing, painting, collage making, and sculpture building.

      Enhances fine motor skills and artistic expression, supporting creativity and cognitive flexibility.

      Playful Journeys Kit - Creative Craft

      Craft Skills, Hand-Eye Coordination, and Creativity

      Enhance hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and creativity through crafting activities.

      Crafting projects using various materials, puzzles, and construction activities.

      Builds fine motor skills and encourages creativity, essential for daily living tasks and learning.

      Playful Journeys Kit - Outdoor Adventures

      Outdoor Exploration, Gross Motor Skills, and Nature Appreciation

      Promote gross motor skills, environmental awareness, and appreciation for nature through outdoor activities.

      Scavenger hunts, nature walks, and outdoor obstacle courses.

      Promotes physical development and environmental understanding, supporting gross motor skills and exploration.