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Funding Support
* In NSW a Jeenee Mobile service can be funded under the following ADHC Individualised Funding Packages:

* Supported Living Fund
* Individualised Accommodation Support Package
* Attendant Care Flexible Funding
* Community Participation Self-Managed model of funding.

Integrating assistive apps and devices
* Pointing devices, switches, wheelchair controls, joysticks and third party Android assistive apps are easily configured with a Jeenee Mobile phone or tablet. Their handsets run on the Android operating system and any Android app can be installed on their phones and tablets by their consultants.
* The consultants are trained to support people with a wide range of needs eg. little or no expressive speech (who can communicate by text), physical, intellectual and acquired disabilities, as well as people who are becoming increasingly frail.

Plans
Big Phone Plan (two plans at $35 per month for each plan)
Plan 1
This plan is suitable for people who only make a few calls and send a few texts to family and friends. The package includes:
* LG Optimus L7 II mobile phone (big 4.3 inch screen, expandable memory, 8 MP camera
* Access to 24/7 Big Help service by pressing the button on the back of the phone
* Big icons
* Pin Pointer GPS Locator Service
* Jeenee2Jeenee 4000 minutes of phone calls
* 200MB included data
* Calls and texts to the value of $200

Plan 2
This plan is suitable for people who only make a few calls and send a few texts to family and friends. The package includes:
* Doro Easyphone 615 (a clamshell phone that is hearing aid compatible and has a 3.2 MP camera)
* Access to 24/7 Big Help service by pressing the button on the back of the phone
* Jeenee2Jeenee 4000 minutes of phone calls
* 200MB included data
* Calls and texts to the value of $200

Guardian Angel Package
* Whether the user is at home or out, in an emergency they can press the Big Help button and they'll be connected to the Jeenee 24/7 Emergency Help Service. A specially trained Australian based consultant will talk to the user and provide assistance. The consultant can locate the user on a map using Pin Pointer, their GPS locator service.
* The package comes with a phone that's been specially set up with their BIG HELP button giving 1-touch access to our Australian based HELP Centre. It also includes a 3 month subscription to our 24 Hour Emergency HELP Service (BIG HELP), our GPS Locator Service (PinPointer) AND enough calls and texts to be able to keep in touch with family and friends. PLUS you get 4,000 minutes of FREE calls to family and friends also using a Jeenee Mobile service, every month!

Considerations

Beware when using GPS tracking devices of the following:

* People with dementia should have the opportunity to move about as freely and independently as possible. The balance between independence and safety is delicate. In itself, wandering is not harmful and when done in a safe environment, can be a healthy outlet for a person with dementia. By determining what may be contributing to wandering, you may be able to identify the triggers and find ways to make it safer.

* GPS tracking devices follow a person's movements and identify his location. No device or system can guarantee that a person with dementia or intellectual disability will not get lost or that he will be found. However you may decide to use one to keep him safer.

* Please note: the field of locating devices is highly technical and detailed. Also, the equipment used to support some of these devices (e.g., a computer, smart phone) may not be practical or readily available for some people.

More information available from: http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/Living-with-dementia/Day-to-day-living/Safety/Locating-devices

Check our Assistive Technology Guide for GPS Tracking Devices.

Place Of Manufacture

Australia

Price Guide

$199.00 Guardian Angel package includes 3 month subscription
$35.00 per month for Big Plan

Models

* BIG Plan: Includes Big Icons, Help Button, 24/7 Emergency Response Service and GPS tracking.

* Guardian Angel Pack: Includes Help Button and 24/7 Emergency Response Service

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.