NDIS Support Coordinator’s Non-Direct Support.

NDIS Support Coordinators play a crucial role in helping individuals with disabilities navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and implement their support plans. In addition to direct support, they also engage in non-direct support activities that contribute to the overall coordination and effectiveness of a participant's plan. Non-direct support refers to activities that don't involve hands-on assistance to the participant but are essential for planning, coordination, and ensuring the effective delivery of services. Here are some examples of non-direct support activities that NDIS Support Coordinators may engage in:

1. Service Planning:

Collaborating with the participant to develop a comprehensive service plan that aligns with their goals and needs.

2. Provider Engagement:

Identifying and connecting with suitable service providers based on the participant's requirements and preferences.

3. Resource Coordination:

Assisting the participant in accessing community resources, support networks, and other non-NDIS services that can contribute to their well-being.

4. Capacity Building:

Supporting the participant in developing skills and capabilities to manage their NDIS plan more independently.

5. Monitoring and Review:

Regularly reviewing the participant's plan to ensure it continues to meet their evolving needs and making adjustments as necessary.

Holding meetings with participants stakeholders to identify is new supports need to be engage in order to meet their disability needs and to achieve their NDIS goals.

6. Documentation and Reporting:

Maintaining accurate records of the participant's plan, progress, and any changes, gathering evidence from stakeholders and ensuring that required documentation is submitted to the NDIS.

7. Information and Education:

Providing information and education to the participant about the NDIS, available services, and their rights and responsibilities.

8. Financial Management:

Assisting the participant understanding their budget and funding allocations and ensuring appropriate expenditure on support services throughout the entirety of the plan.

If funding is not sufficient, it is their role to support the participant through the early review process to request additional funding. 

These non-direct support activities are integral to the overall success of the participant's NDIS plan. Support Coordinators work collaboratively with participants to enhance their independence and empower them to make informed choices about their support services and life goals. The specific non-direct support activities may vary depending on the individual needs and circumstances of the participant.