Assessment and Planning Service

Synapse operates a state-wide Assessment & Planning Service. The service is independent and fee for service.

It offers support, advice, consultation and assessment services for people with an Acquired/Traumatic Brain Injury /Disability and their family at different stages of the rehabilitation process and during transition phases.

• Preliminary Assessment of Skills and Functioning (Activities of Daily Living). This involves an assessment of all activities associated with daily living including personal care, physical, Cognitive and social functioning.
• Options & Future Planning – Advice and Assistance on transitioning from hospital to another facility or living arrangement.
• Risk Assessment. Determine level of support required in-home and in a shared environment. Determine safe working standards for prospective or existing service provision. Occupational Health Safety Assessment & consultation.
• Allied Health Support & Assessment. Planning a client specific holistic care regime in consultation with client, family, allied health, stakeholders, Case Managers and Insurers.
• Rehabilitation Support - Assistance can begin in the hospital setting with transitional planning and consultation. The nature of rehabilitation varies with the stage in the recovery process. Once the client has become medically stable, the type of support required for rehabilitation, care needs and general support will change, and the person will often move from a hospital ward to a rehabilitation centre or home setting. The assessment service can assist with transitioning and future planning from hospital to home or rehabilitation setting.
• Behavioural Support and Consultancy. The Assessment and Planning Service is able to conduct Behavioural Assessments, and provide comprehensive reports, based on applied behaviour analysis. Develop and assist with the implementation of behaviour management plans based on a framework of positive behaviour support and client-centred practise.

Eligibility:

• Be under 65 years of age;
• Have an Acquired Brain Injury
• The client must have a funding package, be compensable or able to pay privately. E.g. Government funding, funding from insurance, or private funding.
• Meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Disability Services Queensland Eligibility Policy 2006

How do you access this service?

A referral to the Assessment and Planning Service can be made by a family member, friend, professional or a person may self-refer.