Exploring the role of Support Coordinators
NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) support coordination is a service designed to help people with disabilities navigate the supports and services available to them. Here’s a straightforward explanation to help understand what support coordination is and how we can help you at One Central Health.
What is NDIS Support Coordination?
- What It Is: Support coordination helps NDIS participants make the most of their funding. It involves working with a support coordinator who assists in understanding and managing your NDIS plan.
- Role of Support Coordinators: Support coordinators are professionals who:
- Help participants identify their needs and goals.
- Connect them with appropriate services and providers, such as therapists, support workers, or community programs.
- Assist in organizing and coordinating the delivery of services.
- Provide guidance on how to use NDIS funding effectively.
- Benefits:
- Personalized Assistance: Support coordinators tailor their help to each individual’s unique situation, ensuring that they receive the most suitable services.
- Skill Development: They also help participants build skills to manage their own supports in the future, promoting independence.
- Problem Solving: If issues arise with services or funding, support coordinators can help resolve these challenges.
- Who Can Benefit: NDIS support coordination is especially beneficial for those who may feel overwhelmed by the system, need help finding the right services, or require ongoing support to manage their plans.
Conclusion
In summary, NDIS support coordination is about empowering people with disabilities to access the support they need, enhancing their quality of life, and helping them achieve their goals.
If you would like further information or to get the ball rolling, please contact us – our friendly Support Coordinator will be only too happy to assist with your queries.
By:
Zoe Tisdale – Occupational Therapy Supervisor
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