Understanding your NDIS plan
Understanding your NDIS plan is essential to getting the most out of your NDIS funding and achieving your goals. Your NDIS plan is a document that outlines the supports and services that you are eligible to receive and how your NDIS funding will be allocated. Here's what you need to know to understand your NDIS plan:
Know what your goals are
Your NDIS plan is designed to help you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life. Before you can understand your NDIS plan, you need to know what your goals are. Your goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART). Knowing your goals will help you determine what supports and services you need to achieve them.
Understand your supports and services
Your NDIS plan will outline the supports and services that you are eligible to receive. These supports and services will be divided into three categories: core, capital and capacity building. It's essential to understand what supports and services are included in each category and how they can be used to achieve your goals.
Know your budget
Your NDIS plan will also include a budget that outlines how your NDIS funding will be allocated across the three categories of support. It's important to know how much funding you have available in each category and how it can be used to access the supports and services you need to achieve your goals.
Understand your plan review date
Your NDIS plan will have a review date, which is the date when your plan will be reviewed and updated. It's important to know this date so that you can start planning for your next plan review well in advance.
Get support if you need it
If you're having trouble understanding your NDIS plan or need help accessing the supports and services included in your plan, don't hesitate to reach out for support. You can contact your NDIS planner, Local Area Coordinator or support coordinator for help and guidance.
Understanding your NDIS plan is essential to getting the most out of your NDIS funding and achieving your goals. By knowing your goals, understanding your supports and services, knowing your budget, understanding your plan review date, and getting support if you need it, you can ensure that your NDIS plan is working for you and helping you achieve your goals.
