Yes, you are allowed to change your NDIS service provider from one to another if you are not satisfied with the service provided or your goals in life have changed.
Yes, you are permitted to involve your family members in all the stages of NDIS related planning process.
Yes, it is essential to have a pre-planning before meeting with the NDIS providers. Having a clear idea about the goals you want to achieve when applying for access to NDIS helps you easily communicate your needs. Also, it ensures that you don’t forget anything about what you want to discuss, mention, or ask a question about.
There are three ways to manage your NDIS funding. These are Self-Managed, Plan-Managed, and NDIS-Managed. Let us discuss each way in brief below:
- Self-Managed: Under this plan, you can either manage your funds by yourself or ask your family members or friends to manage your NDIS funds. This option gives you more flexibility and choice to decide what NDIS services you should buy to fulfil your dream goals.
- Plan – Managed: Under this plan, you can choose your plan manager to manage your NDIS funds on your behalf. This implies that your plan manager is responsible for paying all your providers accurately and on time. Also, your plan manager can submit a claim to NDIS on your behalf.
- NDIA Managed: Under this plan, you are free to choose an NDIS provider eligible to manage your NDIA funds on your behalf. This implies that your chosen NDIS provider manager is responsible for paying all your providers accurately and on time.
The NDIS supports people with care and services who are suffering from significant and permanent disabilities. The support services help disabled people live independently and achieve their goals. The various support services include the following:
- Core support
NDIS provides support to disabled people by helping them perform daily activities like bathing, dressing, dining, etc., The caring and experienced staff also assist in transportation through cars and buses. The support services also aim at engaging them in social and recreational activities to build up life skills and confidence.
- Capability building
Support is given in developing the skills for improving daily living through diet and exercise, maintaining social interactions, and developing positive approach and coordination abilities. NDIS also assist them to get proper accommodation, managing funding, or even getting suitable employment through training and counseling.
- Capital expenses
This includes a capital support budget for home modifications, purchasing equipment for mobility and personal care, and specialized disability accommodation.