Although the NDIS is responsible for funding support and services for people with disability, it allows them to control how and where they get their services. These supports help people with disability achieve their goals and live more independently. However, since these individuals cannot work with the NDIS directly, they need plan managers and support coordinators. Eligible NDIS participants will receive support coordination services to help them get the most out of their NDIS plan. Here is a breakdown of how an NDIS support coordinator will help you through your plan.
Helping NDIS Participants Understand Their Plans
Your support coordinator from the NDIS helps with many things, including helping you understand your plan. They will guide you on your support budgets and how to spend your funding. The support coordinator is also responsible for educating you on managing your funding and the requirements for accessing support services.
Plan and Coordinate Your Supports
NDIS support coordinators help people with disability find services, support and providers to help in pursuing long-term goals. The right mix of services and support you need depends on your needs, preferences and circumstances. The support coordinator and NDIS plan management services will inform you about community, government and funded support to help achieve independence.
Connecting you with Support and Services
A professional support coordinator knows more about services within the local community. They will help you find accessible NDIS, community and government services to help with reaching long-term goals. They will also choose the proper supports and services for you, with the right providers to help with advocacy services.
NDIS participants either choose between NDIS-registered and unregistered providers. With the help of a support coordinator, they can find one who meets the quality and safeguard arrangements.
Establish and Maintain Supports
Setting up support individually is overwhelming for NDIS participants. However, with a support coordinator from the NDIS, it is easier to set up service agreements and bookings that reflect their needs. These professionals are also helpful when negotiating support and services, how they will be delivered and what you pay for. If you need travel services within your care, a support coordinator will help you understand what a provider charges.
Reporting to the NDIA
Since the NDIS plan management services work directly under the NDIA, your support coordinator reports on your progress to help with your plan and goals. This report includes the initial plan implementation report outlining your progress since the plan’s start. A mid-term implementation report also examines how your plan benefits you and the next steps your support coordinator should take.
Capacity Building for Independence
A support coordinator will help you build your confidence and skills to choose and control your support. The support coordinator partners with you, your family, and your caregivers to explore various ways of exercising choice and control. They will also help you communicate how you prefer your support delivered and find the right providers to meet your needs. The support coordinator from the NDIS will communicate in your language of preference through the proper communication channels for decision-making.
There are numerous benefits to having a support coordinator, but you must be careful during selection to find one who aligns with your personal goals. A registered support coordinator will help you understand the different types of support available and how they benefit you. These will help you live more independently and achieve your goals.
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