FAQs

ABOUT BENEVIDA

1. What is Benevida?

Benevida is a disability and aged care supports provider. We are dedicated to empowering people through compassion, care, and community. Our services are designed to be person-centred, respectful of culture and identity, and tailored to each individuals goals. 

2. Where do you provide services?

We provide support across Victoria, including Melbourne and regional areas. Our team is mobile and flexible, meaning we can meet you at home, in the community, or wherever support is needed.

2. Where do you provide services?

Benevida is a disability and aged care supports provider. We are dedicated to empowering people through compassion, care, and community. Our services are designed to be person-centred, respectful of culture and identity, and tailored to each individuals goals. 

3. What makes Benevida different?

We live by our values—Respect, Empowerment, Inclusion, Compassion, Integrity, and Collaboration. This means we do not just provide services; we build partnerships. We listen to your needs, respond with care, and work alongside you and your family to achieve real outcomes. 

SERVICES & SUPPORTS

4. What services do you offer?

We provide a wide range of supports including in-home care, personal assistance, community access, social activities, skill-building, transport services, and supported independent living. All services are personalised so that you can live the way you want and stay connected with your community. 

5. Who can use your services?

Anyone needing disability or aged care supports in Victoria can access Benevida. We work with people of all ages and abilities, and we also support families, carers, and communities who are part of the care journey. 

6. Can I use my NDIS funding?

Yes. We support NDIS participants with self-managed, plan-managed, and NDIA-managed funding. Our team can help you make the most of your plan and ensure your supports are flexible and easy to manage. 

7. What if I do not have NDIS funding?

You can still use our services as a private client. Many people choose this option if they are waiting for an NDIS plan, not eligible, or simply want extra support. Some aged care supports may also be available through other funding programs. 

8. Can I use CHSP or HACC funding?

Not directly. Benevida is not yet approved under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, so we cannot take Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) or Home and Community Care (HACC) funding. However, you can still use our services by paying privately, using your NDIS funding if eligible, or adding Benevida supports on top of CHSP or HACC services from another provider. 

9. Who are your support workers?

Our support workers are caring, skilled professionals who are trained to provide safe and respectful assistance. Every staff member holds an NDIS Worker Screening Check, a police check, and receives ongoing training to maintain high standards. 

10. Can I choose my support worker?

Yes. We do our best to match you with a worker who suits your needs, personality, and preferences. Having the right person makes a big difference, and we take your choice seriously. 

11. Do you offer 24/7 support?

Yes. We can provide flexible services, including overnight and emergency assistance if required. Please speak with our team to confirm availability and arrange the type of support that works best for you. 

12. How do I change my services?

You can contact our team anytime by phone or email to request new services or update your existing supports. We make the process simple so that your care can adjust as your needs change. 

SAFETY & QUALITY

13. How do you ensure quality and safety?

We are a registered NDIS Provider and follow the NDIS Practice Standards. While we are not currently approved under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, our team brings many years of experience in health, disability, and community services. This means older people and their families can still receive respectful, compassionate, and reliable supports from us. 

14. Are your services inclusive?

Yes. Benevida embraces diversity and is committed to cultural safety. We provide inclusive supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, and LGBTQIA+ participants. Everyone is welcome, respected, and supported. 

15. How do you protect privacy?

Your personal information is always kept secure and confidential. We only use your details for the purpose of providing care, and we will always ask for your consent before sharing information with others. 

16. How do you keep clients safe?

All staff complete background checks and training before working with participants. Our Code of Conduct ensures professionalism, accountability, and zero tolerance for abuse, neglect, or exploitation. 

17. How can I give feedback or complain?

We welcome all feedback. You can contact us by phone, email, or through our website. Complaints are taken seriously, handled fairly and confidentially, and we keep you informed throughout the process. 

GETTING STARTED

18. How do I start with Benevida?

Its easy. Contact us by phone, email, or through our website form. Our intake team will talk you through the steps and help you begin services smoothly. 

19. What documents will I need?

Usually, you will need your NDIS plan (if you have one), some personal details, and any relevant health information. If you are unsure, our team will guide you through what is required. 

20. How can I get more information?

 You can reach us at: 

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear information can make it easier to choose and arrange the right support.

Here you will find answers to common questions about Benevida, including referrals, funding arrangements, privacy, service agreements, safety and feedback.

For information about a particular service, visit our Disability Supports or Support Coordination page, or contact our team.

About Benevida Services

Who does Benevida support?

We support people with disability, their families and carers.

The services available will depend on the person’s goals, support needs, location, funding arrangement and our current capacity to provide the requested support safely and appropriately.

What services does Benevida Services provide?

We provide a broad range of personalised disability services.

Depending on your needs and funding, disability support may include:

Visit the relevant service page for more information about how each service works.

What areas does Benevida service?

Benevida primarily supports people across Melbourne’s south east, including communities within Casey, Cardinia, Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Kingston and the Mornington Peninsula. Service availability depends on the type of support required, your location and our current team capacity. Contact us if you are unsure whether we support your suburb.

Referrals and getting started

How do I make a referral?

A referral can be made by:
We will involve the participant or their authorised representative and confirm consent before collecting detailed information or arranging services.

What happens after I submit a referral?

A member of our team will contact you to learn more about:

We will then confirm whether Benevida has the appropriate experience and capacity to provide the service and explain the next steps.

Submitting a referral does not automatically confirm that a service can commence.

What information should I provide?

You do not need to have every detail available before contacting us. Where possible, it is helpful to provide:
Our team will let you know if any additional information or documents are required.

Funding and service arrangements

What funding arrangements do we accept?

The funding arrangements we can accept may depend on the service being requested.

When contacting us, please tell us whether your supports are:

Our team will confirm whether we can accept your funding arrangement before services begin.

Can I pay privately for a service?

Some services may be available through private payment, depending on the type of support requested and our current capacity.

We will explain the service, fees, payment arrangements and applicable terms before you agree to proceed.

Will I receive a service agreement?

Yes. Before regular services begin, Benevida will provide a service agreement or other written confirmation of the arrangement.

This will explain:

We encourage you to read the agreement, ask questions and seek independent advice if needed before signing.

How are fees determined?

Fees depend on the service, funding arrangement, time of delivery and any applicable pricing requirements.

Where services are funded through the NDIS, charges will be consistent with the relevant NDIS pricing arrangements and the participant’s service agreement.

We will explain all applicable fees before services begin.

Are there cancellation fees?

Cancellation arrangements will be explained in your service agreement.

A cancellation charge may apply where the required notice has not been provided and the relevant funding and pricing rules allow the charge.

Please contact us as early as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule a service.

Privacy, communication and consent

How do we protect your privacy?

We collect personal information needed to:
We will explain how your information is used and obtain consent before sharing it with family members, providers or other organisations, unless disclosure is required or permitted by law.

Can a family member, carer or professional be involved?

Yes. You can choose who you would like involved in discussions and service planning.

With your consent, we can communicate and work with family members, carers, nominees, advocates, health professionals and other providers.

Where another person has formal authority to make or support decisions, we may ask for information confirming that authority.

Can we arrange an interpreter or communication support?

Please tell us about your language, communication or accessibility requirements when contacting us. Depending on your needs and the available arrangements, communication support may include:
We will work with you to identify the most appropriate way to communicate.

How do we support cultural preferences?

We recognise that culture, language, faith, family relationships, identity and community connections may influence how a person would like to receive support.

We take time to understand what is important to you and consider your preferences when planning services and support arrangements.

Please tell us about any cultural practices, communication preferences or other considerations you would like included.

Safety, rights and feedback

How do we manage safety?

Before services begin, we consider the information needed to provide support safely and appropriately. This may include information about:
Safety planning is undertaken with the participant and relevant people while respecting the participant’s dignity, rights, preferences and independence.

What are my rights when receiving services?

When receiving services from us, you have the right to:
Your service agreement and participant information will provide further details about your rights and responsibilities.

How can I provide feedback or make a complaint?

You can provide feedback or make a complaint by:

We welcome compliments, suggestions and concerns. Raising a complaint will not affect your right to receive respectful services.

You may also ask a family member, advocate or another trusted person to assist you.

What should I do if I need urgent or emergency help?

Benevida is not an emergency or crisis response service.

Call 000 if someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent police, ambulance or fire assistance.

For other urgent health, mental health, child safety or crisis concerns, contact the appropriate emergency or crisis service.

Do not submit an urgent request through the website referral or contact form.

Looking for information about a particular service?

More detailed answers are available on our service pages.

Visit Disability Supports for information about personalised support, worker matching, changing your support arrangements and commencement timeframes.

Visit Support Coordination for information about Support Coordination funding, changing coordinators, plan reassessments and referral requirements.

Still have a question?

Every person’s circumstances are different. Contact our team if you cannot find the information you need or would like to discuss whether Benevida Services may be able to support you.

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