What is Support Coordination?
Support Coordination, a funded support under the NDIS, plays a crucial role in capacity building. Its purpose is to assist participants in effectively implementing all the supports outlined in their NDIS plan. Moreover, Support Coordination helps participants with connections with both formal mainstream services and informal community support. Depending on NDIS participant’s individual goals, plan objectives and aspirations a person may receive Support Coordination funding in their plan.This approach ensures that individuals receive the necessary support to achieve their desired outcomes.
Gaining Access to Support Coordination Funds
Support Coordination funds may be included in the plan of an NDIS participant who meets certain criteria. These criteria are determined by the NDIS and are based on the individual’s specific needs, goals, and aspirations. The NDIS may include Support Coordination funds in the plan of a participant who has:
- Complex or high-intensity needs.
- Cognitive impairment.
- Limited or no informal support.
- Living in remote locations where there is limited access to service providers.
- English as a second language.
- Limited access to technology.
- Housing difficulties.
What are the Responsibilities of a Support Coordinator?
A Support Coordinator plays a crucial role in helping individuals access the necessary support and services they need. A Support Coordinator:
– Understands NDIS plans and has the knowledge to help participants read and understand their plan.
– Helps a participant with building the capacity to manage their own NDIS plan.
– Provides links and helps build relationships with providers and stakeholders.
– Helps manage a participant’s NDIS budget.
– Is available for Crisis Planning, Prevention, Mitigation and Action.
– Helps prepare participants for their annual NDIS plan reviews and reporting to the NDIA.
Support Coordinators are not funded to provide the following:
- Participant Transport
- Plan Management
- Advocacy
- Disability Support
- Case Management
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