Support Coordination: What is it and how can you use it to make the most out of your NDIS Plan?

29/9/2020

The NDIS provides people with disability, throughout Australia, an opportunity to access a wide range of supports to help them achieve their goals. At present, the NDIS provides funding for supports to approximately 500,000 people. However, there is said to be around 4.3 million Australians who have a disability.1

Applying for an NDIS plan can be a daunting task for many. It takes a lot of preparation to obtain supporting evidence and medical letters and documentation to assist with an application. It is critical that this evidence clearly states that the disability is permanent.

Then there’s a process to submitting your application and the wait to hear back to see if your application has been approved.

Once approved you will be asked to attend a meeting with and NDIS Local Area Coordinator (LAC) to discuss the supports you require. This can be stressful for many, however the reward, once you get your plan is worth it.

Not all plans will have Support Coordination as part of the funding, however, if you get a chance to request for Support Coordination during your meeting with a LAC, by all means ask, and hopefully you’ll have that request supported.

A Support Coordinator is often invaluable to helping you understand your plan and supporting you to use the funds you’ve been allocated to access quality services and supports.

Your Support Coordinator can link you with services that you may have not previously considered, and will help you build a care team for yourself or the person you are caring for. All the while, you get to exercise choice and control, choosing what supports you’d like and when you’d like them.

At Grace Professional Services our core business is to provide Support Coordination to NDIS participants. We’re also registered to provide Specialist Support Coordination for more complex circumstances, and our Auslan Support Coordinator specialises in supporting those who are deaf or hearing impaired.

If you need a Support Coordinator, or would like to know more about how we can help you please reach out and speak to one of our friendly team members today.

For more information about Support Coordination click here or visit the NDIS website.
1.ndis.gov.au/understanding/what-ndis

9 Comments

Sydney NDIS link

1/6/2022 11:05:02 am

This initiative aims to encourage and improve the quality of life of those individuals by improving access to NDIS funding. There are a huge number of NDIS service providers from whom eligible persons can pick when seeking guidance, help, or support. The NDIS program provides financial assistance to these individuals for a variety of everyday needs. All of which attempt to improve their quality of life by allowing them to manage better with their mobility limitation concerns and increasing their degree of independence.

John Carston link

2/12/2022 12:49:21 pm

It helped when you mentioned that planning documentation and letters could be helped by NDIS management. I have a cousin hoping to find NDIS plan management that could help her and my nephew with their life planning management for their life goals. She asked if I had any idea what would be the best option to consider. I appreciate this instructive article, I'll tell her it will be much better if she consults a trusted support plan management company as they can answer all her inquiries.

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26/1/2023 03:42:44 am

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Iris Smith link

30/3/2023 03:48:17 pm

I appreciate you pointing out that signing up for an NDIS plan might be a difficult process for some. My acquaintance has a disability, making employment challenging. I'll advise her to contact an NDIS provider.

Northern DS link

4/10/2023 03:00:49 pm

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

Support Chain link

6/10/2023 12:46:30 pm

This blog topic is exactly what I needed! Support Coordination is often misunderstood, and this blog sheds much-needed light on it. Thanks for this informative post!

monica toms link

11/3/2024 02:01:33 pm

This blog article offers a comprehensive overview of support coordination under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), providing valuable insights and practical tips for maximizing the benefits of one's NDIS plan. With my experience in disability support services, I appreciate the article's clear explanations of the different types of support coordination available and how they can assist individuals in accessing the necessary services and supports tailored to their needs. The article's emphasis on the role of support coordinators in empowering NDIS participants to navigate the complex system and achieve their goals resonates with my own experiences, highlighting the importance of personalized support in enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities.

Emman

10/6/2024 09:55:17 am

Thank you for this informative post! Support coordination seems like a fantastic way to make the most of an NDIS plan. It's true that applying can be daunting with all the necessary documentation. Having the right support can definitely ease the process. For those <a href="https://personnelgroup.com.au/employment/disability-employment-services/">looking for disability recruitment agencies</a>, this support can be invaluable in finding suitable job opportunities. Great insights!

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26/4/2025 02:52:15 am

I appreciate how patient and respectful the Beslec team was while working in our home. They clearly understand the needs of NDIS participants.

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