TAC Plan Management & Support Coordination

16/10/2021

We are now offering Support Coordination to participants on the far South Coast of NSW.
Contact us today for no obligation chat about how we can help support you.

16/10/2021

YAY!!!

16/10/2021

29/07/2021

19/07/2021

Having a hard time trying to workout if you need a plan renewal, a rollover or an extension? Have a read of the following explanation by the Growing Space to see which type will best suit your or your loved ones needs.

If you are still having trouble and need extra support, you can contact your LAC, Planner, Support Coordinator or Plan Manager for more information…

13/07/2021

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13/07/2021

20/04/2021

Just a quick one.

You do NOT have to provide your full NDIS Plan to providers.

If they ask for it, ask them why, and then give them the specific info they actually need, if you’re happy with their reasons.

Usually that means giving them just the goals. But if you want to give them more, just black out the budget amounts. (You have choice and control to do this!!)

Usually Support Coordinators (who help with your budgets) and Plan Managers (if you’re Plan Managed) need a copy of the full plan, but other providers, yeah, nah.

This post is copyright if The Growing Space 2021. Feel free to share this, but with credit and no edits. Thanks heaps.

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20/03/2021

This weeks final video covers Capacity Building Supports.

These supports can be use for a variety of specialist and non specialist services. The funding is designed to help build your capacity and help you to achieve your goals.

Do you have any question about the NDIS?

Are there any topics you would like us to cover in future videos.
Send us a message we are happy to help!! 😀

20/03/2021

This weeks video is about Capital Supports. Most NDIS participants will require a specialist assessment to determine if these Supports are needed.

We hope you like the video 😀

Next week: Capacity Building Supports

20/03/2021

Do you get confused about how to use your NDIS funding? You're not alone. We have created some simple videos to help you understand the different "funding buckets" in your plan.

This week week: CORE Supports ☺

Next week: CAPITAL Supports

19/01/2021

Rachel asks: If you request a roll-over do you have a right to a yes? Surely we all deserve a rest from fighting?

Sam answers:

Nup.
You don’t have a “right” to a rollover (which is actually called a Plan Renewal if you want a new, repeat plan of your previous plan).
You do have a right to “Reasonable and Necessary” funding though.

Please read this post for more info on plan renewals, extensions, light touches and full reviews. https://www.facebook.com/TheGrowingSpaceAustralia/posts/2756449737900230)

A rest from the fighting would be delightful, I hear you.
Especially if you’ve had an S100 Review of a Reviewable Decision review, and the outcome was good – ain’t no participant wanna muck with that eh?

So, what will give you the best chance of a plan renewal?

I suggest that you:
a) Call the NDIS/LAC three months before your plan is due to end and ask for a “Plan Renewal”.
b) If the planner/LAC asks what has changed in your life and how things are going, and you haven’t had any changes that would change your funding requirements, then just zip those lips and answer with “No changes, everything is fine, thanks”

And you should know that:
c) If you say stuff like “I didn’t have enough core” or “I don’t need all that therapy money but the rest is OK” or “I want to change my goals” or “There’s no way we could have spent all that last year” or “He is so distressed and his behaviour has really escalated and I’m worried about him”, you will probably trigger a full Plan Review, or at least a Light Touch Renewal. If these things are true of your situation, then you should probably actually consider asking for a Plan Review so your needs are met!
d) If your current plan is outside of the Typical Support Package (TSP = a broad estimation of funding requirements for the “average” person of your age with your disability, functional impairment and living arrangement) then you will likely have a full Plan Review regardless of what you say.

There are no guarantees with this stuff. Sorry.
Everybody's situation is different and your mileage may vary!
Also check the date on this response - if t's more than a few months old by the time you read it, it may well be out of date!

This Q&A is Copyright of The Growing Space - you're welcome to share it here on Facebook with credit and no edits. If you want to use it elsewhere, please email us and ask. Thanks heaps.

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18/01/2021

New research to help you focus on the needs of your customers and market at large.

18/01/2021

Source: ProBono  |  Author: Dr Di Winkler and Alecia Rathbone People with high or complex disability support needs have traditionally had extremely limited options when it comes to finding somewhere to live. The growing specialist disability accommodation market is beginning to change that, write ...

18/01/2021

Your guide to what's happening in Eurobodalla - Whether it’s a celebration of oysters or navigating eclectic rivers of art, you’re invited to the party!.

18/01/2021

Dr Camilla Pang on why she created a guide to humans.