What is Support Coordination and how can Carer Mates help people with Disability?

Carer Mates • Mar 13, 2023

The proper service provider can be found by using support coordination services, which can also assist you to understand your plan and determine how to effectively organize your NDIS supports. Support coordination aims to provide you peace of mind, reduce the burden associated with managing your support, and make sure you get the most out of your NDIS plan. Three layers of coordination exist for the NDIS.

Learn more about how support coordination can help you get the most out of your NDIS plan, support, and goals by reading on.

This article will describe the function and advantages of support coordinators and how to determine whether your NDIS plan includes funds for support coordination:

What is an NDIS Support Coordination?

Plan management, gaining access to support, and assisting in allocating a participant's cash to the appropriate services are all aspects of NDIS support coordination. Your NDIS plan may incorporate one or more of three levels of support coordination.

Connection to Service Providers

Short-term assistance to help a participant make the most of their NDIS plan by helping them better understand it, connect with service providers in their area, and access mainstream and other supports.

Bringing Supporters Together

Assistance in planning a variety of capacity-building services and supports to improve a participant's capacity to handle chores, maintain relationships, live more independently, and participate more actively in their community.

Coordinating Specialist Support

For participants whose circumstances are more complicated and need specialized care, the highest level of support coordination is applied. Participants will receive assistance from a trained support coordinator who will also ensure consistent service delivery while managing problems in their surroundings.

What function do support coordinators serve?

Through their expertise and understanding of the NDIS, NDIS support coordinators make a significant contribution to the lives of people with all levels of ability by helping them with difficult challenges such as plan funding. Together, you and a good support coordinator will decide on your NDIS goals and create and carry out an action plan to help you reach them. The purpose of a support coordinator is to manage and make the most of your funded support. Understanding your plan, choosing various providers, and connecting with other services are just a few options on how to achieve this.

Your support coordinator is typically in charge of tasks like these, according to the NDIS:
  1. Aiding in the comprehension of your NDIS plan.
  2. Organizing and coordinating your resources.
  3. Putting you in touch with resources and services.
  4. Creating and keeping up your supporters.
  5. Mentoring, enhancing, and contemplation.
  6. Notifying the NDIA
  7. Increasing independence's capacity.
  8. Preparing for unforeseen circumstances.
  9. Settlement of a crisis scenario.
  10. Pursuing your interests.
Advantages of support coordination
  1. Improved comprehension of your NDIS plan.
  2. Less anxiety and more time to concentrate on your objectives.
  3. Contact service providers, the general public, the government, and your local community.
  4. On-going assistance for you, your loved ones, or your carers to manage your plan and make the most of your funds.
  5. Finding, negotiating, and monitoring service contracts with both temporary and permanent allied healthcare providers are assisted.
How can I tell whether I have money set aside for a support coordinator?

Based on what is deemed "appropriate and necessary" to attain your goals, the NDIS decides how much funds will go towards support coordination. Also, they will consider the assistance offered by family, and friends, as well as other services supplied by the community and the government. The budget for the capacity building includes monies for support coordination. For a support coordinator to assist you in using your plan, this is a set sum.

You may only purchase the level of support coordination that is specified as funded in your NDIS plan.

The level of support coordination that best suits your needs can be purchased if your plan does not specify the level for which you are qualified to receive funds.

Your local area coordinator can help if your plan does not contain funds for support coordination or if you want to modify your current level of funding.

Carer Mates offers support coordination services.

For NDIS participants of all abilities, Carer Mates now provides tailored goal-focused support on an individual basis.

With your cooperation, our knowledgeable support coordinators will match you with the ideal service providers and essential support for your needs.

Our support coordinators are available to you whether you require aid participating in regular life, assistance dealing with complex or difficult situations, or both.

Support coordinators for Carer Mates can:
  1. YOU are the focus at Carer Mates. We put you in touch with formal and informal supports that are in line with your unique needs; when it comes to supporting coordination.
  2. Assist you in utilising your NDIS plan to its fullest extent.
  3. Make contact with the services and resources that can help you achieve your objectives.
  4. Make sure your chosen providers are serving your needs by checking in with you about them.
  5. Throughout the procedure, assist you with anything unexpected that may happen.

Conclusion

Support coordination is a crucial aspect of disability support services. It involves identifying, coordinating and implementing the necessary supports and services that meet an individual's unique circumstances. Carer Mates is a platform that helps individuals who need support coordination by providing them with access to experienced care coordinators. These coordinators have a wealth of knowledge about the specific support services available in your area and can help you navigate through complex systems such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). They work hand-in-hand with you to fully understand your needs, develop customized care plans, connect you with relevant professionals, and track progress to ensure you're getting the best possible outcome for yourself or your loved ones. Their friendly service greatly reduces the stress of navigating through complicated bureaucracy leaving one free to concentrate on quality outcomes.

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