To date, Plan Managers have had the reasonable and necessary checklists, ensuring that any NDIS expenditure: is related to the participants disability;assists to meet goals;encourages community participation;is effective; anddoes not replace other established community supports. With the release of the NDIS Plan Management guide, Plan Manager responsibilities have been further defined. As a result, Plan [...]
Core Supports assists NDIS participants with daily tasks, meeting disability-related requirements, and helping participants achieve their plan goals. We are told that Core Supports are “flexible”, this doesn't however, mean that anything goes. Expenses still must meet the NDIS's “reasonable and necessary” requirements and must align with a participants goals, plan and needs. If it [...]
Congratulations on self-managing your care! By now you will have found that choosing the right carer is one of the key ingredients to living the life you want to live. Like many people receiving care, however, you may be at a crossroads; “should I look online for my perfect carer?” or “should I rely on [...]
The latest NDIS Quarterly Report has been released showing that the NDIS is moving towards its expected size, just below half a million Australians. It has created an industry, moving towards ten thousand organisations that currently provide care services (15,000+ since commencement) and who ensure NDIS participants have significant choice. Infographic highlights key NDIS Participant Data [...]
We’re talking about personal care. For many people with a home care package or access to NDIS, personal care is a daily ritual that requires some extra help. Even if you don’t need personal care assistance - you want to choose who comes into your home as a support worker in any role. Having a [...]
