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Who is responsible for managing a participant's NDIS funding in a 'Plan Managed' scenario?
Who is responsible for managing a participant's NDIS funding in a 'Plan Managed' scenario?
A Local Area Coordinator (LAC) can provide professional advice to participants on their NDIS plan.
A Local Area Coordinator (LAC) can provide professional advice to participants on their NDIS plan.
False (B)
What is the main function of a Support Coordinator?
What is the main function of a Support Coordinator?
To help participants coordinate their care and support services.
The ______ is a category in an NDIS plan that covers items like Continence products and Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) supplies.
The ______ is a category in an NDIS plan that covers items like Continence products and Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) supplies.
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Match the NDIS player to their primary role:
Match the NDIS player to their primary role:
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Which of the following is NOT a bucket in a person's NDIS plan?
Which of the following is NOT a bucket in a person's NDIS plan?
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A participant can choose to manage their NDIS funding themselves using the 'Self Managed' option.
A participant can choose to manage their NDIS funding themselves using the 'Self Managed' option.
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Provide an example of a low-cost assistive technology that might be funded under the 'Core Supports' bucket.
Provide an example of a low-cost assistive technology that might be funded under the 'Core Supports' bucket.
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Which type of therapy is NOT included under capacity building?
Which type of therapy is NOT included under capacity building?
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What is the primary purpose of a service agreement?
What is the primary purpose of a service agreement?
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Capital supports include high expense assistive technology.
Capital supports include high expense assistive technology.
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Flashcards
Participant
Participant
An individual who receives support and funding through the NDIS.
Local Area Coordinator (LAC)
Local Area Coordinator (LAC)
An individual who helps people access the NDIS and manages reviews; does not give professional advice.
Support Coordinator
Support Coordinator
Hired by participants to help coordinate care and services under the NDIS, especially for those with cognitive impairments.
Plan Manager
Plan Manager
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Self Managed Funding
Self Managed Funding
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Plan Managed Funding
Plan Managed Funding
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NDIA Managed Funding
NDIA Managed Funding
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Core Supports
Core Supports
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Daily Life Assistance
Daily Life Assistance
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Capacity Building
Capacity Building
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Allied Health Professionals
Allied Health Professionals
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NDIS Progress Report
NDIS Progress Report
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Plan Management
Plan Management
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Self-Managed Supports
Self-Managed Supports
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Service Agreements
Service Agreements
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Initial Consults
Initial Consults
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High Expense Supports
High Expense Supports
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Participant Control
Participant Control
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Study Notes
NDIS Players and Funding Management
- Participants: Individuals receiving NDIS funding.
- Local Area Coordinators (LACs): Employed by NDIS service providers (e.g., Mission Aus, Wanslea) to assist participants with accessing and managing their plans.
- Support Coordinators: Hired by participants to coordinate care, particularly helpful for individuals with cognitive impairments (e.g., ASD, schizophrenia). They are integral to the initial stages of a plan, and can be added to subsequent plans.
- Specialist Support Coordinators: Allied health professionals (e.g., speech therapists, social workers, occupational therapists) who provide support coordination.
- Plan Managers: Hired by participants to manage finances, crucial for individuals struggling with financial planning. Plan managers may be restrictive for those capable of self-management.
- Private, third-party providers: Companies like the note's author's.
NDIS Funding Management
- Funding Management Options: Participants can manage their funding in three ways:
- Self-managed: Participants control their spending, paying providers and claiming expenses via an online portal (PACE).
- Plan managed: Participants hire a third-party provider to manage their funds.
- NDIA managed: Funding managed by the National Disability Insurance Agency, which restricts access to registered allied health providers only.
- Funding Buckets: NDIS plans are structured into specific funding categories.
- Core supports: Basic living assistance.
- Consumables: Items required for daily living (e.g., incontinence products, HEN).
- Assistance with daily life: Supports for self-care in various environments.
- Capacity building: Skill development through therapy (e.g., allied health, including early childhood intervention). Progress reports are required 6 weeks prior to plan assessments.
- Choice and control: Supports for managing funding and setting up plan management.
- Capital supports: High-cost items (e.g., housing, high-tech assistive technologies, transport). Physiotherapy falls under Capacity Building.
Service Agreements
- Service Agreements: Formal agreements between providers and participants to define services, pricing, and cancellation policies for the welfare of both parties.
- Plan-managed vs. self-managed: Service agreements are crucial for plan-managed participants, enabling budget planning. They are also recommended for self-managed participants for budgeting purposes.
Initial Consultations
- Initial consultations: Begin with open-ended questions to understand participant needs.
- No commitment: Avoid booking the next appointment on the day, allowing participants time to consider their options. Provide a proposal for services within the subsequent email.
- Flexible booking: Subsequent appointments can be scheduled if deemed suitable, without pressure.
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Test your knowledge about the various roles involved in NDIS funding management, including participants, local area coordinators, and support coordinators. This quiz covers the functions and importance of different players in the NDIS system. Discover how these roles impact the management and allocation of funding for individuals with disabilities.
