People with disabilities who are new to their NDIS journey may need proper guidance and support to understand and implement their NDIS plan. A proper understanding of one’s NDIS plan is important in ensuring the best outcomes for the participants. One of the NDIS- funded supports that can help them greatly in this regard is called support coordination. If support coordination is funded in a participant’s plan, they can access the services of a support coordinator who will help them to connect with service providers and assist them in coordinating their supports.
At its heart, support coordination is a capacity-building support. Along with establishing and maintaining the supports of the participants, a good support coordinator will increase the capacity and confidence of the participants to manage their NDIS plan on their own. Support Coordinators must have a thorough understanding of the NDIS including the price guide, various budget categories and the meaning and implication of NDIS phrases like ‘reasonable and necessary’. Along with coordinating the NDIS-funded supports, the support coordinators must also connect the participants with their mainstream and informal supports. One of the biggest benefits of support coordination is that it will open up new doors for the participants to explore more supports and services to achieve their NDIS goals. It also gives them the confidence to set higher goals and actively pursue them. With the right support coordinator by their side, the participants will be prepared for any unexpected events and crisis situations that come their way.
Through support coordination, participants can benefit from the right combination of supports that help them lead the life that they desire. Aastha Community Services can assist you to connect with experienced support coordinators who will help you get the maximum benefits out of your NDIS plan. Contact us today to set an appointment.
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