What is Support Coordination?
Support Coordination involves working with participants to identify, coordinate, and access supports and services that meet their specific needs, wants, and preferences.
Your Support Coordinator will:
✔ Help you understand your NDIS plan
✔ Discuss the services you want
✔ Find at least three providers that can deliver the services you need
✔ Complete the necessary paperwork for your chosen providers
NDIS Support Coordination Levels
There are three levels of support coordination that you can include in your plan:
Level 1: Support Connection
This level helps you connect with informal community support and services to reach your NDIS goals independently. We’ll work with you to create your goals, and you can choose your preferred providers and coordinate your own support.
Level 2: Support Coordination
Support Coordination helps you understand your NDIS plan, navigate the NDIS, and use it to its full potential. Providers like Empowrd offer support to help you build capacity to maintain relationships, manage tasks, live independently, and engage more in the community.
Level 3: Specialist Support Coordination
Specialist Support Coordination is for NDIS participants with complex needs. A specialist support coordinator will help you manage the challenges in your support situation and ensure you receive reliable services.
Discover More About WEK Services Support Coordination
To access support coordination, simply request your Local Area Coordinator (LAC) or planner at your next NDIS plan meeting to include it in your plan. For further information about the NDIS and our support services in South East Queensland, covering areas such as Redlands, Logan, Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast, feel free to reach out to us at 0478 768 273 or via email.
To Become an NDIS Participant, You Must:
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts with others, and experiences the world around them. Autism is a spectrum disorder, which means it manifests differently in each individual, ranging from mild to severe.
The NDIS offers funding for a diverse array of supports tailored to each individual's needs. Every participant receives a personalised NDIS plan outlining their specific situation, required supports, and funding allocation. Since each person's circumstances are unique, no two NDIS plans are identical. The funding and its utilisation depend on individual support needs and goals – encompassing physical, social, and independence objectives. Being specific about your goals ensures you receive the appropriate funding. Weks Services specialises in Autism support and while each situation varies, here are some common ASD-related supports and items that the NDIS may fund: Physiotherapy for motor skill development Speech therapy to enhance communication Sensory toys as therapeutic aids Holiday camps to foster interpersonal skills Support workers for household assistance
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to support millions of Australians with disabilities, aiming to enhance their skills and independence. The NDIS assists individuals with physical, intellectual, sensory, cognitive, or psychosocial disabilities. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) provides funding to eligible individuals and children with developmental delays. If you believe you qualify, you can apply to become an NDIS participant, and the NDIA will determine your eligibility. Once approved, you'll receive an access decision letter, allowing you to create and use your personalised plan. NDIS providers in Brisbane offer support and services to all participants in Queensland. As of December 2021, 102,548 people in Queensland, known as participants, benefit from the NDIS. Participants are individuals with permanent and significant disabilities, each with a unique plan outlining their goals, required support, and funding. The NDIS ensures they receive the necessary funding to access these supports and services for a fulfilling life. NDIS service providers are crucial to the scheme, serving as the main contact points for participants. These providers can be organisations, companies, or individuals delivering services to help participants achieve their goals. They can be either registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) or unregistered. Registered providers meet specific quality and safeguard standards set by the NDIS. The key difference between registered and unregistered providers is that registered providers offer a broader range of services, including Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Supported Independent Living (SIL), Plan Management, behaviour support, and supports involving restrictive practices. Participants with plan-managed or self-managed NDIS plans can use both registered and unregistered providers, while those with agency-managed plans must use registered providers. Although not all NDIS service providers are required to register with the NDIS Commission, registered providers guarantee quality and safety services based on the NDIS Practice Standards. Choosing a registered provider ensures a commitment to high standards, adherence to NDIA price caps, and direct invoicing to your NDIS portal. Plan it now, not later. To learn more about NDIS and our support services in South East Queensland including Redlands, Logan, Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast, call us at 0478 768 273 or send us an email .
