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Have you been funded for Support Coordination and do not know where to start? This blog will help you understand what support coordination is and what to look for.

Your Support Coordinator will help you to understand and optimise the funded supports in your NDIS plan and get them up and running smoothly. They’ll also help link you to the people in your community who can support your unique needs.

A support Coordinator can help you and the people in your life to:

  • Understand your support categories
  • Find out what you can use your funding on within each support category
  • Navigate the NDIS landscape - such as portals, systems, planning reviews, , application processes and knowing your rights
  • Make sure you get the most from your NDIS plan to achieve your goals such as:
    • Explore housing options
    • School leavers to take the next step
    • Employment options
    • Connecting to activities in your community
    • Supports with daily living
    • Assistive technology exploration
    • Home modifications and more!

If this all feels confusing, don’t worry. Your Support Coordinator can help explain your funding and what supports and services are available.

The following case studies explain how a Support Coordinator can help you the supports you need to achieve your goals.

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Alba

Alba is 24, works part time in supported employment and would like to live independently. She is exploring funding options as at this stage she does not have the funding to explore options outside the family home. The good news is she has been funded for a Support Coordinator.

Alba began looking for a suitable Support Coordinator by asking questions about their experience in independent living, ILO and supported accommodation, supported independent living and specialist disability accommodation. Alba found Support Coordinator Lisa who had experience in this area, who was able to support Alba to connect with suitable allied health professionals to support her goals. Lisa also supported Alba to seek a review of her NDIS plan to explore housing options. With Lisa’s support Mary has been able to make big steps towards her dream of living in her own home.

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Tom

Tom is 10 years old and has just received an autism diagnosis and his first NDIS plan, which included Support Coordination. Tom’s parents feel overwhelmed and do not know where to start. They identified three main areas to focus on were communication, self care and behaviours of concern. With the help of a Support Coordinator, Vera they were able to connect with some great allied health professionals including speech pathologist and occupational therapist, they were able to recommend and assist with receiving funding with assistive technology including non-electronic communication aids such as PODD books to support his communication needs.

Contact us to find out more about how Support Coordination can help you maximise your plan.

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