Choosing providers, understanding support workers, costs, and person-centred approaches.
The other day, I was stopped in my tracks by a question from someone who has just been approved for the NDIS after years of very limited support. We were talking about using support workers to access the community, and the person asked me this: “I know it’s a basic question, but was is a […]
We saw this posted on Facebook: How do I become the Greatest Support Worker the world has ever known? So, here’s our answer. David Seabury said “Enthusiasm is the best protection in any situation. Wholeheartedness is contagious. Give yourself, if you wish to get others.” Just asking the question is your biggest step forward. Well […]
Some providers of services are registered with the NDIS, and some are not. Why? It really depends. To be registered, a provider has to go through an audit process and demonstrate that they have dozens of policies and procedures, so that all their staff will (in theory) operate according to strict rules. The thinking behind […]
Support Co-ordination is a service that help you to connect to the services you need. The NDIS says on their website: A Support Coordinator will support you to understand and implement the funded supports in your plan and link you to community, mainstream and other government services. A Support Coordinator will focus on supporting you […]
