Updated on June 14, 2024
1. Know Your Plan
Familiarize yourself with the goals, budgets for different support categories, and how to use your funds. Understanding the details of your plan will help you use it more effectively.
2. Set Clear Personal Goals
Your personal goals could range from improving daily living skills, gaining employment, and enhancing social participation, to maintaining health and well-being. Ensure your goals are clear, measurable, and achievable.
3. Use Support Coordination
A support coordinator can assist you in understanding the intricacies of your plan. They can connect you with suitable service providers, and resolve any issues you may have.
4. Choose the Right Service Providers
Choose providers who have experience with your specific needs and whom you feel comfortable working with. You have the right to choose your providers and to receive quality support.
5. Review Your Services
Regularly review the effectiveness of your services. Are they helping you move towards your goals? Do you need to adjust the type of support you’re receiving? Continuous evaluation will help you know if your current services are effective or if you need to explore other options.
6. Manage Your Budget
Be proactive in managing your budget. Track your spending to ensure you’re using your funds efficiently and to avoid running out before your plan is reviewed.
7. Prepare for Plan Reviews
Plan reviews are a critical time to assess your progress and adjust to your plan. Prepare for these meetings by reviewing your goals, the effectiveness of your current services, and considering any changes in your needs.
8. Explore All Available Options
The NDIS provides funding for a wide range of supports and services. Explore all the options available to you, including mainstream, community, and informal supports.
9. Stay Informed
Keep informed about any changes to NDIS policies, procedures, or resources. Connect with local disability support groups and attend NDIS-related workshops for the latest updates.
10. Advocate for Your Needs
If you feel your plan does not adequately reflect your needs or goals, request a review or seek advice from an NDIS advocate. Remember, your NDIS plan is there to support you, and you have the right to ensure it’s working in your best interest.
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At Centre Disability Support, we offer tailored support services for individuals with disabilities throughout Australia. We offer housing options in Logan, Ipswich and Brisbane areas, where we provide independent supported living or assist individuals in finding suitable options for individualised living.
Additionally, we provide day-to-day support for individuals with mental health issues, complex behaviour and other types of disabilities. We also have support coordinators available to assist with planning, navigating NDIS plans, and offering casework support.
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, or a loved one, or simply wish to learn more about our services, we’re here to help.
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