What Happens After My NDIS Funding Is Approved?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a support program started by the Australian government; it was legislated in 2013 and went into full operation in the year 2020. It aims to help people with significant or permanent disabilities lead independent lives. It provides funds and support to the participants to help them meet their goals.
A participant first has to register himself, and once he becomes a part of NDIS, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) holds a meeting where they discuss the future goals of the participant and determine what support will be reasonable and necessary for them and add them in his NDIS plan.
Once the funding for all the support mentioned in your NDIS plan gets approved, NDIA sends you a copy of your plan that they have approved. You can also find that copy on the myplace participant portal.
If you are here, you must have approved your NDIS funding and are wondering what you can do with it. Well, we are here to answer all your questions, so read on:
Personalised Support Services are working as NDIS registered providers in Melbourne. Their support workers are dedicated to helping people build independent lives.
Who Can I Show It To?
Once NDIA approves your plan and funding, you can show it to whoever you want; it is not a secret. If you have a representative, you can show it to him, or if you have a health professional working for you, you can also show it to him. You can also ask NDIA to share your plan with other people but remember that they will only share it with the people you ask them to; your NDIS plan will include every detail about you and your condition to make sure that you go through your privacy and information.
What Does It Include?
Your NDIS plan will include everything you have told NDIA about, and it will include funding related to those specific services. They may include funding for the following supports:
- Help with everyday tasks like personal care and household chores.
- Home and living support like supported independent living, home modifications, and specialist disability accommodation.
- Equipment and technology like wheelchairs and hearing aids.
- Therapy, health, and behavioural support.
- Social and community participation.
- Transport
Understanding the NDIS plan can be confusing to inexperienced people, and it is better to get professional help when you need it. Service providers are professionally trained people who have significant knowledge about the program, so the first thing you might want to do after getting your plan approved is to look for a service provider to help you with the following things:
- The first thing you will need help with is reading your plan. NDIS plan is not easy to read, especially if you are a new participant. You will need professional help to read and fully understand your plan.
- Managing your plan and funds efficiently if you don’t want to overuse them and run out of funds. It can be overwhelming to handle so much pressure by yourself, so you can choose to have a plan manager to help you in managing funds for you.
- Service providers can build clear communication with you. If you don’t understand your NDIS plan, it will be harder for you to move towards your goal, and a good service provider knows the importance of effective communication, so they keep you involved in the process.
- An agreement is very important to set the expectations on both sides. A service agreement will state how you will receive the services and how the payments will work. It is best to determine these things before starting anything.
Conclusion
Once NDIS approves your plan and funds, there are many things that you will need to focus on, but if you hire a service provider, things can be easy for you. Service providers are qualified and experienced people who have been working in this field for a long time, and they know the best when it comes to giving advice about your NDIS plan and managing your funds.
If you are looking for an NDIS registered provider in Melbourne, reach out to Personalised Support Services. Their team of support workers will help you manage your funds as you move toward your goals.
