- Accommodation and Tenancy Support
Assistance in finding and maintaining suitable housing, including support with tenancy agreements and related services. Check out our website: https://familycoastsupport.com.au/tenancy-support/
- Agency Management
When the NDIA manages a participant’s NDIS funds, paying providers on their behalf.
- Certificate III in Disabilities
A nationally recognised qualification required for support workers, ensuring they have the necessary skills to assist individuals with disabilities.
- Community Access
Support that enables participants to engage in community activities, fostering social inclusion and participation. Learn about our disability community support programs.
- Complex Support Needs
Complex support needs refer to participants who require a higher level of assistance due to disability, mental health, behavioural support needs or other significant circumstances. Supports are planned to promote safety, stability and continuity of care.
- Day Programs
Structured activities designed to build skills, promote independence, and encourage social interaction among participants. Find out more about our day programs.
- Mental Health Support
Services that support people living with psychosocial disability or mental health challenges, helping them build independence, improve wellbeing, develop daily living skills and participate more fully in their community. Read more about our mental health care and support.
- NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency)
The agency responsible for implementing the NDIS, including managing participant plans and funding.
- NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
A government initiative providing funding for individuals with disabilities to access necessary supports and services.
- NDIS Plan
A personalised document outlining the supports and services a participant will receive through the NDIS.
- Participant
An individual who meets the eligibility criteria and receives support through the NDIS.
- Person-Centred Support
An approach to disability support that places the participant’s goals, preferences and choices at the centre of every decision. Supports are designed around the individual’s needs to help them achieve greater independence and quality of life.
- Plan Management
The process of managing the financial aspects of an NDIS plan, including paying providers and keeping track of spending.
- Plan Management Provider
- An organisation that assists participants in managing their NDIS funds, ensuring compliance and efficient use of resources.
- Registered NDIS Provider
A registered NDIS provider is an organisation that has been approved by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission to deliver supports and services that meet the NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. Registration demonstrates a commitment to providing safe, high-quality and person-centred supports.
- Self-Management
When a participant manages their own NDIS funds, allowing them to choose and pay for services directly.
- Support Coordination
Support Coordination helps NDIS participants understand their plan, connect with suitable providers, coordinate services and build the skills to manage their supports independently over time.
- Vision and Physical Disability Support
Specialised services catering to individuals with vision impairment or physical disabilities, promoting independence and quality of life.