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The National Disability Insurance Scheme or ‘NDIS’ is a funding scheme operated by the Australian Government designed to support the needs and goals of people living with disability. A NDIS plan outlines a person’s needs and goals, while also highlighting the services and support they need to achieve these. Your NDIS Mortdale plan will also outline funding requirements and how to use your funding to achieve what you need.

NDIS An plan will usually include information about you and your living situation, your goals, who supports you, how you manage your NDIS funding, and how you can use it. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) offers participants flexibility in managing their support. In Mortdale, as elsewhere in Australia, you can choose from three main ways to manage your NDIS plan:

  1. self-managed
  2. plan-managed
  3. NDIA managed
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Self-managed

Self-management is when you manage your NDIS funding independently. It means you are in control of your funds and how you want to use them to meet your needs. It gives you the flexibility and choice to decide what support you buy to pursue your planned goals.

Benefits of self-managing

Some of the benefits of self-managing include:

  • you get to choose which supports to purchase that will help you achieve the goals in your NDIS plan
  • you’ll have the flexibility to engage with any provider of your choice.
  • you have the power to negotiate costs either below or above NDIS pricing arrangements and price limits.
  • you’ll have complete control and responsibility for your NDIS Mortdale plan and funding so you can manage the budgets within your plan and payments.
Difficulties of self-managing

Although there are many benefits to self-managing your NDIS plan, there can be some difficulties you should keep in mind.

  • It can be time-consuming to find the right option to suit your needs
  • if you’re someone who struggles with keeping time commitments or a spending log, self-managing may be challenging for you as it requires focus.
Circle of Hope’s Role in self-management of your support
  • Provide support with understanding invoicing, record-keeping, and compliance requirements.
  • Deliver services such as therapy, skill-building, and community participation, tailored to your preferences.
  • Offer guidance on finding and selecting providers that meet your needs.

Plan-managed

Plan management occurs when a provider supports you in managing funding for your NDIS plan. These providers are known as plan managers. When you choose this option, your plan manager will handle the financial side of your plan, but you still have a lot of freedom in the services and support you receive.

Benefits of plan managing

Advantages of plan managing include:

  • you can decide on the support that best suits you and how they are delivered as part of your plan.
  • You have the flexibility to choose both registered and unregistered NDIS Mortdale providers that best meet your needs and goals.
Difficulties of plan-management
  • it’s important to find the right plan manager, including one who is reliable and responsive to messages and inquiries.
  • If you want to use a provider who charges above the NDIS price guide, you will need to pay the difference yourself
  • Not all Plan Managers are going to be suitable for you.
Circle of Hope’s Role in plan-management of Your Support
  • Partner with you and your Plan Manager to align their services with your goals.
  • Provide flexible support options, including working with both NDIS-registered and non-registered providers.
  • Offer advice to optimize your budget for mental health, daily living, or skill-building programs

NDIA-managed

NDIA managed plans are referred to as ‘agency-managed plans’ which means your plan is managed by the NDIA. Under this plan, the NDIA will provide you with a list of providers and help you track your spending.

Benefits of an NDIA-managed plan
  • you will receive a lot of support when it comes to choosing a provider and managing your finances.
  • financial administration of your plan, any records or receipts will be managed by the NDIA
Difficulties of an NDIA managed plan
  • When you choose an NDIA-managed plan, you can have less choice and control over the services and support you receive. The choice of NDIS Mortdale service providers is limited to registered providers only.
  • NDIS price caps may apply to your plan when registered service providers charge full price
Circle of Hope’s Role in NDIA-management of Your Support
  • Ensure our services are compliant with NDIS requirements to meet NDIA-managed participants’ needs.
  • Help you navigate the system to access approved mental health support, community engagement, and capacity-building programs.
  • Provide clear communication and updates on the services we deliver under your NDIA-managed plan.

Whether it’s self-managed, plan-managed, or NDIA-managed, Circle of Hope adapts to your chosen management style. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized services that align with NDIS funding rules and your specific goals. We understand the tangible difference that tailored support can make in the lives of those with disabilities. Use the Enquire Now tab on our website or leave us a message to get an appointment with our representative.

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