Early Connections: Supporting Children Under 9 & Their Families
Early Connections are part of the NDIS Early Childhood Approach and can support children under 9 and their families whether or not the child becomes an NDIS participant. This article explains what Early Connections are, how to access them through early childhood partners, what information and supports may be provided, and what happens next.
Understanding Reasonable & Necessary Supports
All funded NDIS supports must meet the “reasonable and necessary” criteria and must be an “NDIS support” under updated laws. This article explains what each criterion means in practice, why some supports aren’t funded even when recommended, how the NDIA considers mainstream and informal supports, and what options exist if a participant disagrees with a funding decision.
Understanding the NDIS: A Guide
The NDIS can feel like a new language at first: plans, partners, “reasonable and necessary,” and a lot of moving parts. This guide breaks the scheme down including what it is, who it’s for, what it funds, and who you’ll likely interact with along the way.
NDIS Support Categories
NDIS funding is split into key support categories that determine what your budget can be used for and how flexible it is. This post explains the main categories, what each typically includes, and how the “reasonable and necessary” rules influence what can and can’t be funded.
NDIS Overspending & Underspending
Overspending can leave you without essential supports before your plan ends, while underspending can mean missed progress and may raise questions at your next plan review. This post explains why both happen, the risks associated, and practical ways to find the “sweet spot.”
Beyond Invoice Payments: What is Plan Management?
Plan management is more than processing invoices. It’s funded support that helps your manage your NDIS budget, understand funding rules, and improve choice and control.
Navigating Longer NDIS Plans
Longer NDIS Plans can reduce frequent review meetings, but life can still shift. This post explains what longer plans mean, how to request a Participant Requested Review when circumstances change, and the key evidence to provide.
Am I Eligible for Support Coordination?
Support coordination is a capacity-building support that helps you understand your plan, connect with providers, set up service agreements, and build confidence managing the NDIS over time but it’s not funded for everyone. This post explains how the NDIA assesses eligibility, when it’s most useful, and how to strengthen your request at a planning meeting with clear evidence.
Finding the Right Service Providers
Choosing NDIS service providers can feel overwhelming, even with all the choice and control the NDIS offers. This post shares practical ways to find the right fit and explains how plan management can expand your provider choices including some unregistered providers.
Navigating Your NDIS Plan Renewal
Coming up to the end of your NDIS plan? This post explains what happens when your plan expires, the difference between a plan rollover and a full plan review, and how continuity is maintained if there are delays.