Support Coordinators help you to understand and implement the funded supports in your plan and link you to community, mainstream and other government services.
Your Support Coordinator will assist you to negotiate with providers about what they will offer you and how much it will cost out of your plan. Support coordinators will ensure service agreements and service bookings are completed. They will help build your ability to exercise choice and control, to coordinate supports and access your local community.
They can also assist you in planning ahead to prepare for your plan review.
Support coordinators will assist you to 'optimise' your plan ensuring that you are getting the most out of your funded supports.
There are three levels of support coordination that can be included in your plan:
Depending on your individual goals, plan objectives and aspirations you may receive funding for these supports in your plan.