As well as assisting numerous organisations, from sole traders to multi-nationals, to become approved providers in both the NDIS and Aged Care we have also delivered a range of interesting and innovative projects in a variety of industries and services. Below are a few examples of some of the diverse project areas we have worked in.
NDIS Commission Project : Our Story, Our Journey Website
Mathew Fante Consulting has partnered with Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre (CACFC) and Mirri Mirri productions to develop an on-line resource for existing and new Aboriginal NDIS providers. This multifunctional website will provide a pathway to registration and renewal by providing explanations of the NDIS Practice Standards in a culturally appropriate way backed up with practical resources and tools available on a fully accessible website. The project will be based on the experience of CACFC’s journey to approved provider status under the NDIS. It is centred on the staff of the Centre telling their stories about their journey to becoming an approved provider and by passing on practical tips and resources to other existing and potential Aboriginal providers in a way that resonates and is relatable to these providers. This project is funded by the NDIS Commission as is due for completion in late 2020.
Creative Communities
Mathew Fante Consulting was engaged by Campbelltown City Council to manage and deliver a number of projects for their Community Life Division. One task put before us was to do something meaningful for International Day of People with Disability. We spoke with a group of local artists with disability associated with the Campbelltown Arts Centre called The Little Orange Project. The end result was this beautiful mural (pictured) on the Bradbury Underpass. This was a fantastic project to work on that was super affordable, engendered amazing cooperation and good will across Council divisions and showcases the incredible talent of local artists with disability. For more information you can read the story from Macarthur Advertiser.
Transport for the Future
Mathew Fante Consulting has been working with a large Community Transport provider in Northern NSW to explore possible funding options and business models for long term sustainability. As the Community Transport sector faces an uncertain future we have focused on diversifying revenue opportunities for our client and introducing new technologies that enable them to offer ride share and demand responsive transport products to a larger and diversified market. By exploring all the options together we have changed what was an initially negative outlook into a blue print for a stronger and more innovative transport service for the whole community.
A Culture for Success
We have been working with a large disability service provider in Southern NSW looking at the challenges they face in a competitive NDIS market place. As well as developing a contemporary business strategy for the organisation we have also undertaken a cultural audit and cultural strengthening project that aims to build on the organisation’s strengths and foster greater innovation and engagement across the organisation. When everyone works together with the same values, for the same reasons, great things happen.
Food for Thought
Our client, one of Australia’s largest pre-prepared food manufacturers, commissioned us to prepare a business scoping study for them looking at the potential business opportunities for prepared food products in the NDIS and Aged Care markets. With approximately 2 million people in Australia aged under 65 years old who live with a disability (only 450,000 of whom are likely to be NDIS participants at full roll out) and 3.7 people aged over 65 years old (approximately 812,000 are Home Care recipients) we were able to show our clients a market potentially four times larger than the initial brief. Are you looking at the bigger picture?