FAQs
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Yes! Our service best falls under Core - Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation.
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NDIA Managed clients are required to make adjustments to their plan in order to use their funding for our service. Please send an email to bec@pathfindersports.com.au & we will provide you with more information on what’s involved.
Alternatively, you can opt to pay for our service without using NDIS funding.
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At this stage, Pathfinder services clients in the Perth Metropolitan area only. We look to expand to the rest of WA in future, so please contact us with an expression of interest if you would like to be notified!
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We have completed research on impairment-specific pathways on almost 70 sports (& counting).
We are in regular contact with Inclusive Sport Coordinators at State Sporting Associations, who keep us in the loop with state & national programs, squads & events.
We have a database of international sporting events that are impairment-specific (e.g. Deaflympics), inclusion-specific (e.g. World Para Athletics Championships), & integrated with able-bodied events (e.g. Commonwealth Games).
We work with key disability groups to ensure our clients are aware of the various opportunities to participate & compete in sport. These organisations include Special Olympics WA, Paralympics Australia, Commonwealth Games Federation, Sport Inclusion Australia, Disability Sport Australia, WA Disabled Sports Association, Rebound WA, Blind Sports Australia, Deaf Sports Australia, & Short Statured Sports Australia
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Our rate is calculated using the NDIS Pricing Arrangements & Pricing Limits. Pathfinder’s service comes under Core - Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation: Assistance to Access Community, Social and Recreational Activities.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss our service and how we can work within your budget.
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Yes! We would be happy to provide recommendation on local sporting groups who may be able to best support individuals who experience challenges with:
Behaviour
Communication
Learning
Development
Coordination
Social Situations
Health Conditions
Temporary Disability
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We would love to help! Please reach out to us on bec@pathfindersports.com.au & we can discuss options
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Individuals without a classification can still participate at a local level within WA.
Our Homebody package will suit you best! You can view more information on this package by selecting ‘Services’ at the top of this page.
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Loss of Limb & Limb Deficiency
Muscle Weakness/Impaired Muscle Power
Coordination Impairments - Hypertonia, Ataxia or Athetosis
Restricted Joint Movement
Short Stature
Leg Length Difference
Intellectual Impairment
Vision Impairment
Hearing Impairment
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Intellectual Disability
Autism
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Blind & Vision Impaired
Down Syndrome
Short Stature
Cerebral Palsy
Loss of Limb & Limb Deficiency
Paraplegia
Quadriplegia
Muscular Dystrophy
Motor Neuron Disease
Neuromuscular Disorders
Spina Bifida
Ataxia
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Yes! We have listed these fantastic individuals & businesses below:
Jen Prior - Mother to twins Emily & Reese
Emily Prior - Proud Disabled Actress, Model & Activist. Current Host of ListenABLE Kids Podcast & year 11 student
Reese Prior - T38 Para-athlete with CP & Youth Commonwealth Games representative. Current year 11 student
Nicole Clark - Occupational Therapist & Owner of Nicole Clark Therapy Services
Niamh Mac Alasdair - T37 Para-athlete with CP & Youth Commonwealth Games representative. Current year 12 student
Danny Kevan - WAIS Para Athletics Coach
Brianna Beahan - Rocky Bay Occupational Therapist
Nakita Harmon - Senior Occupational Therapist at Graylands Hospital. Hockey coach
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No, we specialise in consultancy only. We would be happy to recommend some wonderful organisations who offer this service!
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Our service is available to individuals & families living in Perth, Western Australia. We are mobile, providing consultation at your home, online, at a local café or our favourite, Good Juju Café in Claremont!
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Pathfinder makes recommendations based on the information collected in our questionnaire & during the first consultation.
This includes the client’s interests, preferred environment, impairment, capacity, goals & motivation for participating in sport.
We do not carry out any physical testing to Talent ID clients, though we may be able to make some recommendations on where you can go for this type of assessment.
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No. We are committed to offering unbiased advice, making recommendations that are in the best interest of the client only. We represent our clients, & do not work for any other organisation or group.
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