What to Expect from Your Support Coordinator
At Nineveh Care, we often receive inquiries from NDIS participants, their families, and other Support Coordinators seeking clarity on the role and responsibilities of a Support Coordinator. Participants sometimes feel uncertain about what to expect from their Support Coordinator. This blog aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role and responsibilities of Support Coordinators at Nineveh Care.
What Does the NDIS Expect from Your Support Coordinator?
Support Coordinators at Nineveh Care have a broad range of responsibilities aimed at helping participants make the most of their NDIS plans.
Support Coordinator Responsibilities
Our Support Coordinators assist with:
Understanding the NDIS and the details of your plan.
Effectively utilising your funding and budgeting your plan.
Navigating the NDIS online Portal.
Finding and evaluating service providers, facilitating changes if needed, and ensuring you are not taken advantage of by other providers in the space.
Establishing service agreements and ensuring proper service bookings.
Making referrals for assessments and urgent equipment needs.
Implementing the plan and completing necessary tasks on your behalf.
Linking you to services and identifying community support and activity opportunities.
Ensuring support workers follow recommendations from allied health therapists.
Monitoring plan progress and reporting to the NDIS at key intervals.
Monitoring budget adherence and spending.
Teaching participants to self-coordinate supports for future independence.
Providing crisis support, such as in cases of homelessness or hospitalisation.
Assisting with accessing entitlements from other systems, including housing, health, justice, and education.
Preparing for plan reviews by identifying successful supports and future needs.
Compiling necessary information for both scheduled and unscheduled reviews.
Our Commitment to Honesty and Ethics
At Nineveh Care, we pride ourselves on our honesty and ethics. We are dedicated to providing unbiased information, avoiding conflicts of interest, and always acting in the best interests of our participants. Our team is committed to ensuring that you receive the best possible support and are protected from any potential exploitation within the NDIS space.
Interested in a Support Coordinator?
If you're seeking a dedicated Support Coordinator to help navigate your NDIS plan and provide comprehensive support, Nineveh Care is here for you. Contact us today or complete a referral form to get started.
Contact Information:
Phone: 0481 854 580
Email: info@ninevehcare.com.au
Or fill out our Referral Form to begin the process. We look forward to supporting you on your journey!