Plan Management
Plan Management is available to all NDIS participants – you just need to ask for it at your next planning meeting.
When plan management is included in your NDIS plan it is at no cost to you, extra funding is allocated under the Improved Life Choices capacity building category.
Geelong Disability Plan Management Services
Covering Geelong, Surfcoast
& Bellarine Peninsula
GDS Support Coordinators will assist you to understand and help to implement your NDIS plan. We can assist you in finding the right service providers for your needs, and coordinate all of your supports, including mainstream, informal, community and funded supports.
Agency Management
Self Management
Plan Management
Plan Management is the best of both worlds
The best thing about plan management is that you get to choose whoever you wish to provide services to you.
Yes. Plan Management is available to all NDIS participants – you just need to ask for it at your next planning meeting.
When plan management is included in your NDIS plan it is at no cost to you, extra funding is allocated under the Improved Life Choices capacity building category.
The best thing about plan management is that you get to choose whoever you wish to provide services to you. As long as the service fits into your funded support categories and is under the price limit for that support you can choose it and that is the end of it.
You do not have to worry about how the provider is paid as the plan manager will look after all the bills and invoices.
In addition to paying your providers on a timely basis, we help participants and carers navigate their NDIS path.
In GDS can assist you with advising you on how you can use your NDIS plan, including:
- Helping you work out whether and how your objectives can fit with your NDIS plan
- Keeping you up to date with the spending in your NDIS plan
- Offering helpful tips and tools if you’re considering using a private support worker
- Offering suggestions for potential providers (where we can)
- Being available to talk with you and meet with you
We also offer free Portal Training for all our participants and their nominees so you can see how your plan is working.
Most parents, carers or participants never really get shown how to use their own NDIA portal to view what is actually happening with their funding.
This is such an important part of being a participant to the scheme and have choice and control over what is happening within your plan. Simple steps on viewing your budget will help you have a better understanding what is going on with funds being allocated and spent.
Prepare for NDIS plan reviews at scheduled reviews or at other times should your support needs change.
HOW IT WORKS
The Process
1
Initial Contact and Communication
Upon receiving a request for Plan Management, we promptly reach out to the participant/guardian.
Offer the option of either an in-person meeting at our office or sending the necessary paperwork digitally.
Request a copy of the plan to be emailed for review.
2
In-person Meeting or Paperwork Distribution
If the participant / guardian makes a choice of coming in we make a mutual time so that we can go through everything in the plan with them.
In some cases, especially when this is a first plan the participant does not really understand their plans so this is a great opportunity to go through the plan with the participant / guardian and explain what the plan and different categories mean.
3
Setup and System Integration
Once all the required paperwork is signed, proceed to set up the participant’s information in our system.
Send an email to the participant/guardian informing them that everything is set up and ready to go.
Attach essential documents such as the Plan Management Welcome letter, Plan Management Provider letter, and a copy of the Client Handbook for their reference.
4
Finalize and Confirmation
Confirm that the participant/guardian has received the email and the attached documents.
Provide any additional instructions or contact information for ongoing communication and support.
Ensure that the participant/guardian is well-informed and ready to begin utilizing the Plan Management services.
What Our Clients Are
Saying About Our Services
Maria & Leo
Support Co-ordinationI (we, as I’m also talking on behalf of my brother Leo) cannot ever express enough what a difference you made to Henk’s life. We are extremely grateful. Gratitude for all of the work Kerrie did for me over the almost past year. Her professionalism, wonderful personality and helpfulness will be remembered life long. I also understand that there are other support workers out there that are excellent in their service delivery and have the right professional attitude as well. It's just a matter of finding one that fits. Thank you very much to you also for looking after me so kindly.
Dari Han
Support Co-ordinationThe team at GDS do so many things right! I love the excellent communication with the staff in the office. They take their time to pair support workers with participants which have similar interests to ensure both individuals get something out of their time with each other and can learn and grow together. GDS are always there to support participants through hard times and helping them to feel safe and valued. The best part of working for this company is the diverse work force free from discrimination which is so rare to find particularly in the disability industry.
Lee
Support Co-ordinationI've been a member for many years and the help and assistance that GDS have provide has improved my life beyond my expectation's
Alexandra
Co-FounderI have had only positive experiences with GDS, the staff are lovely and have made the transition into NDIS smooth for my daughter and I, thanks guys 🌞
Barbara
Support Co-ordinationGeelong Disability Services is the agency you need in challenging times. Donna and her team go beyond the call of duty to support those who need assistance. They are qualified, supportive and professional. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
Amy
Support Co-ordinationMy experience with gds has been rewarding. The delivery of the support worker's right up to the senior management. I found a friendly and sincere welcoming environment. The attention given to services to clients details, impressive. Thank you GDS!
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Your NDIS Plan shouldn’t be stressful or confusing
Please don’t hesitate to contact Geelong Disability Services in relation to our Plan Management services or any NDIS enquiries you may have.
Let our years of experience in the Geelong Disiability Support Services reduce the stress and anxiety.
