MMIC Services Pty Ltd

Intellectual Disability Services at MMIC Services

Who We are

Michael Mweyo’s Interactive Consulting (MMIC) provides a professional, flexible and person centred service for people whose needs are not adequately met by conventional Disability Services.

MMIC Services Pty Ltd commenced operations on a sole trader basis in 1999 prior to being a company in 2007. We service the Melbourne Metropolitan area and can venture in other regions outside the metropolitan upon agreement.

We focus on the development of skills, confidence and existing strengths for everyday life situations.

Services

MMIC Services is registered for the following NDIS Groups

Behaviour Support
Participation in Community
Support Coordination

We have an experienced team that is committed to assist clients to minimise behaviours of concern and encourage positives outcomes.

NDIS refers to specialist behavioural intervention support as “….support interventions to address significantly harmful of persistent behaviours of concern….”
MMIC Services believe in a holistic approach in developing-Functional Assessments - Behaviour Support Plans
Where skill development and opportunities for expression are explored as a conduit to provide alternatives that enhance quality of life.
Our support plans are based around empowering the individual to be able to manage their own behaviour rather than place any restrictive interventions

To enable our participants to engage in community, social and recreational activities to further gain or enhance skills that assists one in integrating in society and improve quality of life. In particular this service is for participants that would be at risk of isolation without this service.

To assist participants to understand their plan
Management of ongoing supports
To support participation in taking a lead in the NDIS plan

MMIC Services Charter Act

The Charter Act contains twenty rights that promote and protect the values of freedom, respect, equality and dignity. The Victorian Government, local councils and other public authorities must consider how human rights are protected when creating legislation, implementing policies or delivering services. The Charter Act protects the following rights in Victoria:

Right to be recognised and treated equally before the law
Right to life and to not have your life taken without a lawful reason
Protection from cruel treatment or punishment, including torture and medical treatment without consent
reedom from forced work or slavery
Right to move freely within Victoria, to come into and leave Victoria, and to choose where to live
Right to privacy and to protect your reputation
Freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief
Right to hold an opinion and freedom of expression
Right to gather together, take part in a peaceful demonstration or protest, and to join groups such as political, sport or union groups
Protection of families and children
Right to take part in public life, including the right to vote
Right to enjoy your culture, practice your religion, and speak your language
Right not to have your property taken away, unless the law says it can be taken
Right not to be arrested or detained unfairly, and right to the security of person, such as protection from harassment and threats in everyday life
Right to be treated humanely when arrested or detained
Protection of children in the criminal process
Right to a fair hearing
Rights in criminal proceedings including the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty
Right not to be tried or punished more than once for the same crime
Right not to be found guilty of a crime if the behaviour was not against the law when it happened.
Every new law made by the Victorian Parliament is now accompanied by a Statement of Compatibility, which explains whether the law is compatible with the human rights in the Charter Act.

Human rights are protected under the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (the Charter Act), which came into full effect on 1 January 2008.

Further information on the Rights and Responsibilities with Charter Act access sites below;

UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2007
Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006
Victorian Disability Act 2006.
http://disabilityadvocacyfinder.dss.gov.au.

Important Links and Contacts

Department of Human Health Services (DHHS) https://dhhs.vic.gov.au
Disability Advocate Finder - http://disabilityadvocacyfinder.dss.gov.au
National Disability Insurance Scheme Phone: 1800 800 110.
NDIS Price Guide - https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/price-guides-and-information
Privacy Act - https://ovic.vic.gov.au
Make a child at risk report - Child Protection contacts page on DHHS on DHHS Website
Complaints to the NDIA can be lodged: by email to feedback@ndis.gov.au - phone 1800 800 110
Complaints to Victorian DHHS can be lodged: by email to
complaints.reception@dhhs.vic.gov.au -phone 1300 884 706 (cost of a local call)
post: Complaints and Privacy Unit, GPO Box 4057, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Complaints to the Disability Services Commissioner can be lodged: online at http://www.odsc.vic.gov.au -phone 1800 677 342 (free call)
TTY service for people with hearing or speech difficulties: 1300 726 563

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