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How to get Support Coordination as part of your NDIS Plan

12/2/2021

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When you first receive a plan from the NDIS it can be very overwhelming. A Support Coordinator will help you to understand what is in the plan, and what services you can access to best spend the funding to meet your goals.
 
Support Coordination is separate funding within an NDIS plan and must be requested when you have your initial plan meeting or during a review of the plan. Like all NDIS funding, Support Coordination must be deemed ‘reasonable and necessary’ by an NDIS planner.
 
Support Coordination is often considered for NDIS participants who:
  • Are new to the NDIS and have never received funding before
  • Have complex support needs
  • Don’t have immediate family for support
  • Receive a large amount of NDIS funding
  • Have other immediate family members with a disability
  • Have a big transition such as moving out of home, finishing school or starting a job
 
For those who receive Support Coordination as part of their plan, Grace Professional Services have experienced Support Coordinators who will work with you to help you to access the supports you need to enable you to live the life you choose.
 
Your Support Coordinator will advise you about what your plan means and how you can implement it. They will be able to recommend service providers such as Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, etc. They will also be there to monitor your budget and track your spending. Overall, they will become a valuable member of your support team and can be there with you at NDIS review meetings to help support you.
 
At Grace Professional Services we have a team of dedicated and experienced Support Coordinators and Recovery Coaches who are ready to help and support you to obtain the services you need to get the most out of our NDIS plan. 
 
To get started, get in touch with our friendly team, send through your NDIS plan and we will start working with you and your family and do everything we can to support you.
 
Call us on 0429 430 806 or email [email protected] 
4 Comments
Mia Evans link
1/9/2022 11:30:11 am

Thanks for helping me understand that there is a need for the planner to check if the funding would be necessary and reasonable for NDIS and Support Coordination. I can imagine how NDIS plan management services can help individuals needing this kind of coverage for their condition, since they will help get the best outcome for their coverages. In that case, it's best to talk to a professional in that field to ensure that you are making the right decisions for your life.

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Northern DS link
3/10/2023 07:19:48 pm

Thank you for sharing. It is very informative and helpful.

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Allen Sex link
24/5/2025 08:54:51 am

I think having access to Support Coordinators can be incredibly beneficial for navigating the NDIS process.

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Marco
5/11/2025 12:19:01 pm

I completely agree that having a Support Coordinator can make the NDIS process feel much less overwhelming — they truly play a key role in helping participants make sense of their funding and reach their goals. It’s great to see how services like Grace Professional Services and AIIM Choices are providing such valuable guidance alongside trusted NDIS plan managers in Melbourne. More info here: https://aiimchoices.com.au/location/melbourne/

Great post!

Also, how has your experience been so far working with a Support Coordinator on your NDIS journey?

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