The NDIS is designed to help people with disability to identify, plan and fund their disability support needs. This article will provide an overview of SSC, and discuss the responsibilities of an NDIS Specialist Support Coordinator, and the benefits of SSC.
NDIS Specialist Support Coordination (SSC) is a service provided under the NDIS to help people with disability identify, plan, and fund their disability support needs.
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SSC is provided by a qualified NDIS Specialist Support Coordinator who assists participants in navigating the NDIS system and helps them to access the support and services they need.
The responsibilities of an NDIS Specialist Support Coordinator include:
• Assisting participants to develop and implement their NDIS plan;
• Identifying and sourcing services and supports which meet the needs of the participant;
• Assisting in the selection and recruitment of staff and contractors;
• Liaising with providers and other parties involved in the participant’s plan;
• Monitoring and evaluating services and supports; and
• Providing advice and guidance to the participant and their family.
The benefits of NDIS Specialist Support Coordination include:
• Greater control over the support and services received by the participant;
• Improved access to services;
• Increased capacity for the participant to manage their own support needs;
• Improved coordination of services and supports; and
• Improved independence and well-being.