Navigating The Ndis

An online series bought to you by Belongside Families

This series will empower you to make informed choices, overcome any challenges and help you make the most of your plan to support your child’s development.

Series Overview

Session 1: Preparing for the NDIS Meeting

Learn valuable tips from a knowledgeable Support Coordinator and experienced parent. The session covers organising reports, assessments, quotes, information that parents can prepare, goal-setting and supports that can assist you in the preparation process.

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Session 2: What to Expect in the NDIS Planning Meeting

Hear from an Early Childhood Partner and experienced parent. They’ll provide helpful guidance on effectively preparing for the day of your NDIS meeting, what to expect during the meeting, who should attend and equipping you with strategies for after it’s over.

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Session 3: Understanding Your Plan

Gain important insights from a plan manager who delves into topics such as understanding the different plan budgets, assistive technology and consumables, using the ‘Can I buy it?’ checklist, and key functions of the portal and NDIS App.

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Session 4: Using and Managing Your Child’s NDIS Plan

Hear from two experienced parents who will share their insights on determining the appropriate supports for working towards goals, managing budgets and record-keeping, running out of funds and exploring creative approaches to maximise your child's funding.

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Session 5: What To Do if You’re Not Happy With the Plan

Hear from two parents whose circumstances changed significantly or who did not receive enough funding to meet their child’s needs. They share their experiences of requesting a review of their child’s plan, navigating through the review process and the steps they took to ensure a more favourable outcome.

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