General speaking, Support Coordinators (SC) assist and/or support you or your child to:

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• Understand your NDIS budget

• Set up your initial bookings and service agreements with your providers

• Access the support services and/ or community supports that you need and want

• Connect with appropriate supports and community networks (education, health, justice, social services…)

• Develop independence and practical skills

• Support you to avoid and resolve crises.

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SC can assist you to budget you or your child’s NDIS fund and implement your or your child NDIS plan by working with you or your child to:

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• Develop your confidence, skills and knowledge to manage and monitor your own NDIS plan budget.

• Teach you to access and use the NDIS portal, so you can use it to access your NDIS information.

• Build your understanding of the NDIS price guide, so you can learn about the cost of NDIS regularly review your NDIS plan.

• Work with your service providers regarding referrals.

• Assist you to identify barriers and resolve problems.

• Report to the NDIS regarding the implementation of your plan at eight weeks and prior to your plan ending.

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SC can support and promote your independence by

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• Supporting you to build your skills, confidence and knowledge so that you can learn as much about the NDIS as you are able to.

• The ultimate goal is for you to gain as much independence as possible when it comes to managing your NDIS supports.​