how to Set up a NDIS Group Home

Setting up an NDIS Group Home is straightforward. First, you need a home inspection to ensure it meets the NDIS and NSW living and housing standards. A fire map is essential to show where customers and staff need to exit in case of a fire, and staff should receive training on how to use this fire map.

When setting up the office, it's important to keep all files in a drawer or locked cabinet to ensure confidentiality. The group home should have a customer management system in place, along with a separate system for staff management. These systems must not be mixed.

Customer support plans and welfare checks should also be discussed, and the rules of the home should be clearly outlined in the house agreement, especially regarding the transition for new customers moving in.

Additionally, a money management system aligned with the NDIS standards is necessary for handling customers' belongings and finances. Staff training should focus on customer support, ensuring it aligns with the training and NDIS rights for customers.

The group home must maintain a record of medications for customers who may need assistance managing them. It’s also crucial to keep a record of each support roster for the group home for 27 years, along with detailed information about customer needs and how those needs are supported daily. This will help staff understand the types of support required within the group home.