Support coordinators are vital in assisting participants with their NDIS plans and implementing these supports. This is inclusive of the mainstream, informal, community connections and funded supports. Depending on the level of support, a worker’s hours vary depending on the situation. As a general rule of thumb, most participants receive up to 2 hours of support per week (50-100 hours annually). However, this is not set and participants can also receive more hours. Keep in mind that funding is set on what is ‘necessary and reasonable’ and is not given out for no good reason. So, while anyone can apply for a support coordinator, you must be eligible to actually access this type of support. The amount provided for support coordination is fixed, which they can assist in planning around.
Who is Most Likely to be Eligible for Support Coordination?
About 4/10 NDIS participants have support coordination included within their plan. This is a rough figure for a general idea, however, the actual number does vary from state to territory. It also depends on the age of the participant, whereby young children tend to receive less.
More likely participants to receive this support are:
Young people in nursing care Those of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage Individuals with psychosocial disabilities/ episodic mental or ill-health support requirements Participants with conditions of a degenerative nature, and supports that require regular active management and ongoing adjustment due to participant needs constantly changing
Community Connection and Knowledge
Support workers play a key role in connecting participants to knowledge and also the wider community. This includes providing referrals and opening up support systems for the participant. This way, this allows participants to develop knowledge about the world around them and to connect with individuals in similar situations. Furthermore, this ensures that you receive the most out of your plan and live your life to the fullest potential.
Who is Most Likely to be Eligible for Support Coordination?
About 4/10 NDIS participants have support coordination included within their plan. This is a rough figure for a general idea, however, the actual number does vary from state to territory. It also depends on the age of the participant, whereby young children tend to receive less.
More likely participants to receive this support are:
Young people in nursing care Those of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage Individuals with psychosocial disabilities/ episodic mental or ill-health support requirements Participants with conditions of a degenerative nature, and supports that require regular active management and ongoing adjustment due to participant needs constantly changing
Community Connection and Knowledge
Support workers play a key role in connecting participants to knowledge and also the wider community. This includes providing referrals and opening up support systems for the participant. This way, this allows participants to develop knowledge about the world around them and to connect with individuals in similar situations. Furthermore, this ensures that you receive the most out of your plan and live your life to the fullest potential.
