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Left: Sean Dempsey,
CEO of Plan Partners.
the administration that comes with
managing your NDIS plan can leave
you feeling like you’re running a
business.
I frequently hear from people who
weren’t aware of all the help that’s
out there for NDIS participants. There
are plenty of organisations, like Plan
Partners, who can help to manage
NDIS plans and take away much of
the hassle.
The two key services available
are Plan Management, which leaves
You’re not alone in
managing your NDIS
With the right support, your NDIS journey doesn’t have to be a
hard one, according to Sean Dempsey, CEO of Plan Partners.
I
funds and all the tricky paperwork
to a professional, and Support
Coordination, which helps you find
and connect with the right service
providers for you. These services
will help you to get the most out of
your plan, so you can focus on the
things that really matter. And even
better? They don’t have to cost you
’ve met lots of incredible people
anything, as both can be funded
whose lives have been improved My Top 5 NDIS tips within your NDIS plan. While there’s
by the NDIS – but I’ve also heard 1. Be prepared and read up some eligibility criteria for Support
stories of how difficult the process
can be. Fortunately, with the right
before your planning meeting.
2. Ask for Plan Management
support, your NDIS journey doesn’t and check your eligibility for
have to be hard. Support Coordination.
The NDIS is still very new and,
as with any major change, there are
bound to be some early issues as
3. Be specific with why you want
Coordination, all you need to do is
ask for Plan Management and you’ll
receive it.
With so many benefits, it’s a
shame that these services aren’t
funding for certain supports. mentioned in planning meetings or
4. Know what’s in your plan and widely promoted in NDIS materials.
everyone adjusts. If you’re new to how to get the most from your So be sure to ask about them in
the NDIS, the shift can be especially funds. your planning meeting, or call Plan
stressful. Not only do you need
to get your head around the ins-
and-outs of the new system, but
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5. Don’t be afraid to reach out
for help!
Partners to find out more – because
you don’t have to do it alone!
www.planpartners.com.au
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