What is the difference between NDIS and NDIA?

by | Dec 30, 2020 | Uncategorized

Hearing two different terms can be confusing but once you hear the explanation, hopefully, it will be easier to understand. The first three letters for both terms are National Disability Insurance. It is the last letter that makes the difference. The S stands for...

How to choose a NDIS Plan Manager

by | Dec 29, 2020 | Uncategorized

Choosing a NDIS Plan Manager is like choosing a hairdresser. It has to be right for you. When you have a plan review, you will be asked how you want the plan to be managed. You can choose NDIA, Plan Managed or Self Managed. Currently,  during the plan period, you can...

How do you want your plan managed?

by | Dec 28, 2020 | Uncategorized

That one sentence makes no sense to most people. As a NDIS Support Coordinator, even if I explain what it means many times to people before their plan review, they still seem to freeze when asked that question. Why? Let’s look at how people use the word manage...

I received my NDIS plan, now what?

by | Dec 27, 2020 | Uncategorized

It is a feeling some of us remember well. The first time you see a NDIS plan and have no idea what it means. NDIS Planners and Local Area Coordinators undertake several weeks of training, have mentors within their teams and repeated learning experiences but what do...