Support coordinators for children and families

As a parent or caregiver, navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be overwhelming. It can be challenging to understand the services and supports available and how to access them. That's where support coordinators come in. In this blog post, we'll explain what support coordinators are, what they do, why you and your child might see a support coordinator, and how support coordinators fit in the NDIS.

What Are Support Coordinators?

Support coordinators are professionals who work with individuals with disabilities and their families to help them navigate the NDIS and access the services and supports they need. Support coordinators act as a bridge between families and service providers, helping to coordinate and manage a range of supports and services.

What Does a Support Coordinator Do?

A support coordinator's role is to assist families in achieving their NDIS goals by:

• Coordinating and managing supports and services
• Helping families understand their NDIS plans and funding
• Supporting families to find and connect with service providers
• Ensuring that services and supports are meeting the needs of the child and family
• Advocating for the child and family when necessary
• Helping families to understand their rights and responsibilities under the NDIS

Why You and Your Child Might See a Support Coordinator

There are several reasons why you and your child might see a support coordinator. Some of these reasons might include:

• Difficulty navigating the NDIS: The NDIS can be complex, and it can be challenging to understand the services and supports available. A support coordinator can help families navigate the NDIS and access the services and supports they need.
• Complex support needs: If your child has complex support needs, a support coordinator can help to coordinate and manage these supports, ensuring that they are meeting your child's needs.
• Limited support networks: If you have limited support networks or are new to an area, a support coordinator can help you to find and connect with service providers and community resources.
• Language or cultural barriers: If English is not your first language or you are from a different cultural background, a support coordinator can help you to understand your NDIS plan and access services and supports.

How Support Coordinators Fit in the NDIS

Support coordinators play an essential role in the NDIS. The NDIS recognizes that navigating the scheme and accessing the services and supports available can be challenging for families. Support coordinators provide families with the guidance, support, and advocacy they need to access the services and supports they need to achieve their goals.

In conclusion, support coordinators are essential in helping families navigate the NDIS and access the services and supports they need. If you're struggling to navigate the NDIS or have complex support needs, consider working with a support coordinator to help you achieve your goals. Contact our team today to learn more about our support coordination services for children and families.