The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has significantly changed how disability support services are provided in Australia. Person-centred planning is at the heart of the NDIS and places individuals with disabilities at the centre of their support plans. It emphasises their preferences, goals, and aspirations, ensuring that the various support and services are designed to meet their unique needs rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution. Developing a person-centred Core Support plan is important for managing the everyday tasks in the lives of NDIS participants. It will increase the likelihood of achieving meaningful outcomes and personal growth as well as contribute to a higher quality of life for people with disabilities.
The Core Supports budget of an NDIS participant includes four support categories.
They are Assistance with Daily Life, Consumables, Assistance with Social and Community Participation, and Transport. Core Supports budget offers a high degree of flexibility within the four support categories, allowing the participant the freedom to decide how to allocate their funds. This flexibility itself can be utilised for person-centred planning. It begins by actively listening to the needs of the participants and understanding their expectations for their lives. This process involves not only addressing current needs but also creating a roadmap for future goals. Person-centred planning of the Core Support plan will focus on the inherent strengths of participants and work towards the best possible outcomes for them.
NDIS Plan Management is a support that can help the participants to personalise their plans
even more through expert assistance from plan managers. They will ensure that the participants make informed decisions regarding their Core Supports budget.
Plan Guard Plan Managers can provide expert guidance, helping you understand the intricacies of your plan and how to leverage its flexibility to achieve the best possible outcomes. Contact us today to learn more about our Plan Management services.
