The Planning Collective

19/07/2024

With so much fear around NDIS support coordination we hope this post gives you some comfort.

45% of NDIS participants receive support coordination in their plan (NDIS, 2024).

Support coordination is important, reasonable and necessary. It is highly unlikely that it will be removed entirely when legislation is passed.

Reform is needed to ensure people with a disability can continue to receive support under the scheme. This is a fact! We agree and support this, while ensuring you work toward your goals.

The Planning Collective strengths are below, this ensures we will remain providing the support needed to participants of our service.

-Independent contractors- a skilled and independent workforce focusing on you the participant.
-NDIS registered provider 🙌 recertification passed Monday 15th July 2024 🙌
-Providing a capacity building service to you and your networks.
-professional development and a team of professionals who are working with you and the current framework with understanding but without fear mongering.

We look forward to continuing our commitment to you (the participant), our community and genuinely working within the current and future NDIS framework.

The Planning Collective

The Planning Collective

23/02/2024

We have been quiet lately settling in as the new owners of The Planning Collective. While our commitment to delivering specialised and independent support coordination remains we have made some changes.

🙌 From today please use 1300 129 452 to contact our office team 📞

We have expanded across VIC & NSW to include:

SYDNEY emma@planningcollective.com.au
GEELONG lucy@planningcollective.com.au
OVENS & KING (Wangaratta, Benalla & surrounds) vicki@planningcollective.com.au
ALBURY-WODONGA tara@planningcollective.com.au simon@planningcollective.com.au
GISBORNE rachaelm@planningcollective.com.au rebecca@planningcollective.com.au & germaine@planningcollective.com.au

Keep an eye out on our website for full bio’s (coming soon!) outlining our teams values, ethics, experience & education.

We look forward to connecting with new participants who require transparent health and disability support coordination.

THE PLANNING COLLECTIVE

Values Based NDIS Support Coordination

19/06/2023

I am happy to report that we have immediate capacity on the team to accept new referrals in Sunbury, Macedon Ranges and surrounds.

We are not often in a position to take on new clients, so if you are in need of an experienced, local support coordinator please get in quickly.

You can make a referral by contacting us on 03 4400 2003 or completeing the online referral form using the link below:

https://planningcollective.com.au/referral

We look forward to working with you!

17/05/2023

Happy IDAHOBIT Day from the Victorian Pride Centre!

Today we stand in solidarity with our LGBTIQ+ communities to celebrate diversity and promote acceptance and inclusion.

We remember those who have faced discrimination and violence because of their sexuality, gender identity or expression.

Let's continue to work together to create a world where everyone can live free from fear and prejudice.

15/03/2023

I'm happy to report that The Planning Collective passed our midterm audit to maintain our NDIS registration with flying colors! Thank you to everyone who participated in the process, we look forward to continuing to build on our great practice.

22/12/2022

As 2022 comes to a close, the whole team here at The Planning Collective would like to thank you for your support throughout this year.

It's been a big year for most of us and we hope that you and your loved ones have come through stronger and more resilient, and that you'll go into 2023 with optimism for the future.

We're incredibly proud to have been able to work with each of you and wish you all a very happy holiday season.

Our office will be closed from 23 December through to 3 January.

While we are away, if you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, one of the following services may be of assistance:

Emergency Services: 000
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Carers Gateway: 1800 422 737

Thank you,

Cora & the team at The Planning Collective.

08/12/2022

Had to share this one from the growing space.... it’s too good 😊

When was the last time you checked out new accessibility features on Apple?
For two totally feel good minutes, rock out on this video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sX9IEHWRJ8 and then check out the AWESOME features at https://www.apple.com/accessibility/
I'm not joking, this vid will make your day, and you'll be bouncing along!

pic desc: an apple watch on an arm, showing a message that states "Baby crying. A sounds has been recogniszd that may be a baby crying"

05/12/2022

Choosing Quality and Safe Supports

A service provider is a person, business or organisation that delivers your support. It’s important to choose service providers that will help you reach your goals. You have the right to feel safe and to receive quality support and/or services from your providers, regardless of which service provider you use. Remember, you can change service providers if necessary.

Some service providers are registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission—they are called registered providers. Other businesses/organisations choose not to register with the NDIS Commission—they are unregistered providers.

Unregistered providers are not covered by the same screening, quality and safeguarding requirements of registered providers. That doesn't mean you cannot choose to use an unregistered provider; it just means you need to be informed about this choice. Here are a few things to consider:

Can they provide you with a service agreement?
Does the provider have appropriate insurance cover?
Do their workers have ongoing police checks and a working with children check?
Have their workers completed the NDIS Worker Orientation module?
What training and relevant experience do they have?
How will they protect your privacy?
How will they manage conflict of interest?

All support providers, registered or not, are bound by the NDIS Code of Conduct. The NDIS Commission has published a resource that outlines the code of conduct and why it is important to be informed about your provider choices (see below). If you have any concerns about a provider you are working with, you can contact the NDIS Commision on 1800 035 544 or contactcentre@ndiscommission.gov.au.

https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/participants/participant-information-pack

Participant Information Pack NDIS Participants have the right to feel safe and receive quality service from NDIS providers.

11/11/2022

How can the NDIS support unpaid carers and family members to pursue their own goals?

08/11/2022

These guys are great, definitely worth considering if you're looking for safe, autistic led online social connections over the summer break.

03/11/2022

Check out this podcast and all of the great work from Belonging Matters while you’re there!!

Looking for examples of people with disability in long term employment?
In this podcast, Cameron explains his journey to find a job and the benefits of employment.

🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/3f49R8y

Image below of Cameron Skinner on the phone. Text, Belonging Matters Podcast, Episode 2 of Series 2 on Work. Title, The Receptionist.

20/10/2022

All are welcome to attend a live webinar this Thursday to learn more about the NDIS Review.

Hear from Minister for the NDIS, the Hon. Bill Shorten MP, and the Co-Chairs, Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM and Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM about how you can get involved.

Find out more at https://www.ndisreview.gov.au/news/live-webinar

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