A selection of the many NDIS transition projects that Keogh Bay has completed in recent years are set out below:
NDIS feasibility study and provision of transition support services to Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service– Over a number of different projects, Keogh Bay has supported BRAMS transition to NDIS service delivery from completion of an initial feasibility study through to development of systems and policies necessary to achieve NDIS registration and a review of initial progress in NDIS implementation along with a plan for improvement.
Over 50 Australian Disability Enterprises – NDIS Transitional Support – Keogh Bay provided advisory and financial modelling services to over 50 ADEs located across Australia to assist in their preparation for transition to the NDIS. Activities include financial modelling, feasibility and option analysis, strategic and business planning, marketing support and IT readiness reviews.
NDIA – Supported Employment Pricing Project – Keogh Bay undertook an important strategic project on behalf of the NDIA to undertake financial modelling of the impact of the proposed Supported Employment pricing methodology on a sample of participating ADEs. Keogh Bay submitted a report to the NDIA that was subsequently published and also developed a financial modelling tool for use by the sector.
NT Government – NDIS Business Readiness Workshops – Keogh Bay delivered 10 NDIS readiness workshops to disability service providers in Alice Springs and Darwin in June 2018 on behalf of the NT Government. These workshops covered Governance impacts of the NDIS, Workforce Planning, Small business opportunities in the NDIS, Starting a new NDIS business and Marketing under the NDIS.
ADE Consultation Project – DSS/NDIA – Keogh Bay undertook consultations with 13 ADEs from each State/Territory on behalf of DSS and the NDIA to communicate the findings of financial modelling into the new NDIS pricing framework and seek feedback on the challenges facing the sector.
Feasibility of Short-Term Accommodation (STA) in Kununurra – East Kimberley Job Pathways – Keogh Bay developed a Feasibility Report for EKJP to determine whether the organisation should establish a NDIS STA facility in Kununurra. This included establishing the financial feasibility, number of beds, risks and benefits and demand data analysis for the facility. Keogh Bay also developed a operating manual for the facility.
Ngangganawili Aboriginal Health Service – NDIS Feasibility Study and Potential Registration Support – Keogh Bay worked with NAHS to build their understanding of the NDIS, conduct a feasibility study relating to registration and consider the risks and opportunities to the local community. If NAHS decide to register for the NDIS, then the organisation will be supported by Keogh Bay through this process.
Facilitation of Workshop on NDIS Pricing and challenges associated with the sector paying higher wages – NDIA – Keogh Bay facilitated a workshop on behalf of the NDIA and DSS with 13 ADEs to discuss the pros and cons of a new NDIS pricing framework and the challenges facing the sector in paying award-based wages.
Mid-West Community Living Association – NDIS Transition Support – Keogh Bay provided NDIS transition support to Geraldton-based disability service provider, Mid-West Community Living Association, including financial analysis of existing service delivery model, feasibility of providing additional NDIS services and paper on pros and cons of SDA service provision.
East Kimberley Job Pathways – NDIS Feasibility Study – Keogh Bay undertook a feasibility study on behalf of EKJP on whether the organisation should provide NDIS services in the East Kimberley region.
Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation – NDIS Feasibility Study – Keogh Bay undertook a feasibility study on the potential for East-Arnhem-based Aboriginal Corporation, LHAC to provide NDIS-funded services in future.
Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation – NDIS Feasibility Study and Implementation Plan – Keogh Bay undertook a feasibility study on the potential for Pilbara-based Aboriginal Corporation, WMHSAC, to provide NDIS-funded services in future. This was followed by the completion of more detailed implementation analysis.
Miwatj Health – NDIS Feasibility Study – Keogh Bay undertook a feasibility study on the potential for East-Arnhem-based Aboriginal Health Service, Miwatj Health, to establish a wellbeing centre in Gallinwinku, NT.
Miwatj Health – NDIS Program review – Keogh Bay undertook a functional review of the NDIS service at MHAC and assessed whether it delivered against a range of value for money performance indicators (economy, efficiency and effectiveness).
Barkly Regional Council – NDIS financial analysis and Workforce Planning – Keogh Bay undertook detailed NDIS costing and pricing analysis and developed a workforce strategy on behalf of Barkly Regional Council.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) eLearning workers training – Using Articulate Storyline, Keogh Bay developed a learner-centred micro-learning eLearning course for workers who provide direct services to regional NDIS participants in Aboriginal organisations and are reasonably new to the disability sector. The training uses an online platform, plain English, case studies and visual learning.
East Arnhem Regional Council – NDIS Feasibility Study – Keogh Bay undertook a feasibility study on behalf of EARC on the potential to establish a short-stay NDIS respite facility in Nhulunbuy.
Mental Health Association of Central Australia – NDIS Transition Support – Keogh Bay worked with MHACA to provide a range of NDIS transition services including costing analysis, workforce planning, IT readiness and market development.
Department of Social Services – Development of Australian Disability Enterprises NDIS Readiness Self-Assessment Tool – Keogh Bay developed the ADE NDIS Readiness Self-Assessment Tool on behalf of DSS. The tool has been used by ADE boards and management to assess the current financial position, governance arrangements, management capability and service provision and supported employee capability in advance of the transition to the NDIS. The Tool was successfully trialled with 12 ADEs before being rolled out to over 200 disability service providers.
Thamarrurr Development Corporation – NDIS Feasibility Study – Keogh Bay undertook a NDIS Feasibility Study on behalf of Thamarrurr Development Corporation (Wadeye) which covered workforce requirements, financial viability, existence of market and IT readiness.
Somerville Community Services – NDIS financial modelling – Keogh Bay provided financial viability analysis and developed a NDIS workforce planning strategy on behalf of Somerville Community Services in Darwin.
Casa Central Australia – NDIS financial analysis and workforce planning support – Keogh Bay undertook detailed NDIS costing and pricing analysis on behalf of a Central Australian based SDA provider.
Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation – NDIS Feasibility Study – Keogh Bay completed a feasibility study on Sunrise Health Service’s future potential participation in the provision of NDIS services.
Active Performance – NDIS transition support – Keogh Bay worked with Groote Eylandt-based disability service provider, Active Performance to provide a range of NDIS transition services including costing analysis, workforce planning, IT readiness and market development.
Third Sector Australia – NDIS transition support – Keogh Bay worked with Gold Coast-based disability service provider, 3SA to provide a range of NDIS transition services including costing and pricing analysis, feasibility options analysis, demographic analysis, workforce planning, IT readiness and development or a NDIS transition plan.
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