What is the role of a NDIS Support Coordinator?

What is the role of a NDIS Support Coordinator?

Navigating the NDIS can feel overwhelming at times, but you’re not alone. A NDIS Support Coordinator is someone who helps you understand and make the most of your plan, so you can reach your goals and live life your way.

Support Coordinators can help you:

• Understand what’s in your NDIS plan and what your funding can be used for.

• Find and connect with local services and providers that match your goals.

• Learn how to manage your supports more independently over time.

• Navigate any problems, changes, or barriers that come up.

• Work together with your family, carers, and other professionals to get the best outcomes.

Support Coordination is all about building your skills, not taking over. You stay in control of your choices, while your Support Coordinator helps you explore options, understand your rights, and take the next step toward your goals.

What’s new with the NDIS?

Recent updates to the NDIS have placed a stronger focus on choice and control, giving you more say in how your funding is used and who supports you. The aim is to make the system easier to navigate and more responsive to your individual needs. Support Coordinators play a big part in making this happen by offering tailored, practical guidance and support.

How can the Y help?

At Y Inclusion Services, our experienced Support Coordinators are passionate about helping people of all abilities live full and connected lives. We take the time to get to know you, work in partnership with your family and community, and help you get the best outcomes from your NDIS plan.

Whether you’re new to the NDIS or just want to get more out of your current supports, we’re here to help.

Ready to talk to someone?

We have a team of friendly and experienced Support Coordinators available to help, meet some of our team.

You can contact Y Whittlesea’s Inclusion Services team to learn more about Support Coordination:

• Call us on 1300 699 622.

• Email us at inclusion@ymca.org.au

• Visit our website: inclusion.ymca.org.au

We’re here to support you every step of the way.