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At MIST, we take pride in offering a comprehensive range of services aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities, elderly citizens, families, and caregivers in Canberra and surrounding areas. Our commitment to excellence and client-centred care is at the core of everything we do.

Services

Medication Management is an essential aspect of healthcare that plays a crucial role in ensuring that individuals receive the right medications at the right time and in the right dose. MIST understands the importance of effective medication management i.e., supervision; observation; and administration; and provides a range of services to assist individuals in this regard.

Medication Administration

MIST's experienced and trained professionals can administer medication to individuals, ensuring they receive the correct dose in the correct form and at the right time. This service is particularly beneficial for individuals who require assistance in taking their medication or have difficulty administering it themselves.

Webster Pack Assistance

Our commitment to effective medication management extends to providing Webster pack administration services. This service helps clients keep track of their medication regimens, ensuring they take the right medication at the right time.

Script Management

Collaborating closely with healthcare providers, such as doctors and pharmacists, we manage clients' medication regimens efficiently. This service ensures that our clients receive accurate and up-to-date medication scripts, significantly reducing the risk of medication errors.

Medication Delivery

We ensure that medications are delivered safely from the pharmacy to the location where they are needed, adhering to precise timing, form, and dosage requirements. This service offers peace of mind to individuals who may face challenges in accessing their medications, whether due to mobility issues or residing in remote areas.

Capacity Building

At MIST, we believe in empowering individuals to take control of their medication management. Our capacity-building service provides education and support that covers medication regimens, compliance, potential side effects, dietary considerations, and action steps for missed doses. By building their capacity, individuals gain the skills and knowledge required to manage their medications more effectively and live more independently.

Medication Management

In addition to our Medication Management services, we are proud to offer our Supported Independent Living (SIL) program. SIL at MIST focuses on helping individuals live more independently in a shared living environment. Our support and assistance extend to daily living tasks, always with an emphasis on developing individual skills for independent living.

Shared Living

Our SIL program encourages a shared living environment where 2-3 individuals enjoy communal supports in a comfortable home setting. Shared living fosters a sense of community, providing companionship and mutual support.

Customized Support

We understand that every individual is unique. The support we provide in our SIL program is highly customizable, designed to cater to the specific needs of each person. This may include assistance with personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, transportation, and more. Our goal is to align our support with your aspirations and goals.

Flexibility and Empowerment

SIL at MIST is characterized by its flexibility. It is tailored to each individual's requirements. Our commitment is to empower you to have greater control over how you receive support. We believe this autonomy is pivotal in achieving a better quality of life, fostering confidence, and improving overall well-being.

Supported Independent Living (SIL)

At our core, we strive to provide exceptional personal care and assistance in daily living to our clients. Our services are personalized to meet their unique needs, allowing them to live the life they choose with dignity and respect.

Consistent and Tailored Solutions

Our personal care and assistance in daily living services go beyond basic support. Our team understands that individuals with disabilities require unique care and attention. We provide consistent, continuous, and tailored solutions to meet our clients’ unique needs to help them live their desired lives.

Support with Daily Life Tasks

We offer a range of services to support individuals with disabilities, including assistance with daily living tasks such as personal care, grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, and medical needs. Our team also helps clients build social skills and pursue employment opportunities, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.

Social and Community Participation

In addition to personal care, we offer social and community participation services. Our skilled outreach workers provide support to attend social activities, appointments, and visits with family and friends. We assist in finding activities and social programs based on interests and skill development, such as golfing, fishing, hiking, movies, short courses, and volunteer work.

Promoting Healthy Lifestyle

Promoting healthy lifestyles is a crucial part of our services. We educate and support our clients to make healthy choices that enhance their well-being. We help them stay active and engaged by participating in recreational activities, exercise programs, and healthy meal planning.

Travel Training

We also provide travel training to help individuals with disabilities become more independent and confident in navigating their community. Our team assists with transportation to various activities, such as leisure programs, medical appointments, and pharmacy visits.

Personal Care and Assistance in Daily Living

Our Capacity Building Training programs aim to help individuals with disabilities acquire the skills they need to lead independent lives and reach their full potential. Our training programs include lessons on various activities such as:

Cooking

Dressing oneself

Developing a daily routine

Using public transportation

Keeping a house

Personal safety

Bathing oneself

Building social skills

Pursuing employment

Capacity Building Training

Our Support Coordination service is designed to help individuals with disabilities connect with the resources and support they need to achieve their goals. Our team of professionals work closely with individuals and their families or guardians to develop a personalized support plan that is tailored to their unique needs and aspirations.

Our Core Supports Categories include assistance with daily life, access to consumables, transportation assistance, help with community participation, etc.

Support individuals to understand and implement their NDIS plan

Our Support Coordinators are experienced in navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and can help individuals understand and implement their NDIS plan.

Assist with getting support started

We provide support to individuals in the initial stages of implementing their support plan. This might involve helping them identify what types of support they need, connecting them with appropriate service providers, etc. The aim is to ensure that individuals are able to access the support they need to achieve their goals and live the life they choose.

Connect with mainstream services

As a part of our Support Coordination service, we help individuals with disabilities connect with mainstream services that are available to everyone in the community, such as employment and education.

Respond to crises and build skills

By responding to crises and building skills, we aim to ensure that individuals with disabilities are equipped to manage challenging situations and achieve their full potential. Our team of professionals works closely with individuals to develop strategies to overcome these challenges and build their skills and resilience.

Parenting training

As part of our service, we provide parenting training to help families and guardians of individuals with disabilities navigate the challenges that come with caring for their loved ones.

Support Coordination

At MIST, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all our clients. Our services work in tandem to provide holistic support. Your health, independence, and well-being are at the forefront of our care. We look forward to serving you and supporting your journey towards a better and more independent life.

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