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24.01.2022 My Spending Planner Demonstration tomorrow! Due to incredibly popular demand, we have scheduled a fifth My Spending Planner demonstration session. This time we have been able to increase capacity to 100!!... Have you heard of My Spending Planner but aren't sure what it actually IS? Register for our free live demonstration to have a look first-hand at how amazingly useful (and time efficient) this innovative tool is - and see how it could help you! Support Coordination is all about offering choice and control for participants. However helping them to fully understand how their NDIS budget could be fully utilised is a challenge. How much easier would life be if you were able to plan out a number of options with a participant, as well as being able to print out a report so they fully understand the options available? My Spending Planner is a tool that will save you time and enable participants to fully utilise their NDIS plans. Join us for a demonstration of My Spending Planner on: Wednesday 26th August 10-11am AEST https://calendly.com/s/demonstration-of-my-spending-planner

24.01.2022 Upcoming workshop dates - including September! We still have 2 Workshops available for August: Support Coordination Practice Challenges (18 & 19 August) Support Coordination Leadership (21 August)... And September: Support Coordination Fundamentals (8 & 9 September) Support Coordination Practice Challenges (22 & 23 September) Support Coordination Leadership (25 September) Register now at http://www.scacademy.com.au/pages/home or for more information email us [email protected]

24.01.2022 Upcoming workshop dates for September: - Support Coordination Fundamentals (8 & 9 September) - Support Coordination Practice Challenges (22 & 23 September) - Support Coordination Leadership (25 September)... Register now at http://www.scacademy.com.au/pages/home or for more information email us [email protected]

22.01.2022 In collaboration with One Community Support Hive, our next Spotlight Session is focussed on Referrals and Caseload Management. * What do you need to consider when accepting a referral for your Support Coordination service? * How can Support Coordinators identify if they have capacity to take on a new referral? * How can you manage KPI's whilst still maintaining your vision and culture?... Register for this FREE session 10am AEDT Wednesday 2 December - link below. https://www.scacademy.com.au/spotlightsessions

20.01.2022 Breaking news out of the NDIS this morning ... And it is some good news about masks We know lots of you have been concerned about the fact that disability ser...vice providers could charge NDIS participants for the costs of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). (Note this was only for participants in Victoria and NSW) People were definitely worried it was running down their NDIS funds. Who knew when they had their planning meeting that they would need money for masks and stuff? So the good news is ... providers can now charge the NDIA directly. The NDIA will pay the invoices - it won't come out of individual plans. So if your provider comes to you and asks if they can charge you for PPE you can tell them they can talk to the NDIA and charge them. It DOES NOT have to come out of your NDIS funds. But important to remember - this is still only for people in Victoria and New South Wales. You can read more on the NDIS website here - https://www.ndis.gov.au//5144-vic-and-nsw-providers-direct Unfortunately the media release is not very clear. We have been told there is more information coming for participants - we will bring it to you as soon as it lands. (Image description: A red rectangle with the words "Breaking News" in white capital letters. Underneath the words you can see the Every Australian Counts logo and the words "NDIS: Make It Work)

20.01.2022 Our last Support Coordination Fundamentals training for 2020 will take place online on 8 & 9 December. For more information & to book now click here https://www.scacademy.com.au/supportcoordinationfundamentals

20.01.2022 Have your say on NDIS Reforms Submissions close AEDT 10 am Tuesday 23 February 2021. https://mailchi.mp/ndis./marketsandprovidersnewsflash201126

19.01.2022 The Sydney Virtual Fair starts Monday 30 November. Register now to win a $200 gift card of your choice and/or refer a Friend to win $100 gift card The Sydney virtual Fair is a FREE online Fair where you can log on and check out services that support and service your community. This means within this week you can log on at a time that is convenient for you in the comfort of your home or office! ... Also refer a friend to register for the Fair and go into the draw to win a $100 gift card. Simply email us at [email protected] and tell us the person you referred to register. You will also be able to search by service to view only the items that are relevant to what you are looking for. E.G. OT, support worker, dietitian. To win the $200 all you need to do is register for the Sydney Fair here https://supporthive.com.au/networks/events/45311 Find the golden ticket in one of the organisation folders in the week of the Fair and email us at [email protected] and tell us where you found it. You will then go into the draw. As part of the week we are also running 3 Free virtual seminars: 1. Referrals and Caseload Management for Support Coordinators. (register here: https://supporthive.com.au/networks/events/43902 ) What do you need to consider when accepting a referral for your Support Coordination service? How can Support Coordinators identify if they have capacity to take on a new referral? How can you manage KPI’s while still maintaining your vision and culture? 2. Goal Setting: Thinking Smarter in 2021 (register here: https://supporthive.com.au/networks/events/46203 ) As talk of restrictions easing amplifies our attention must move to the path ahead. Join Joshna Daya of Your Business Momentum in this live webinar designed for business owners who are looking to adapt to this new world and explore new opportunities to prepare for the road ahead. Watch this webinar where Joshna will discuss how you can: Discover what do you need to take out of this crisis to help you be better and stronger Explore the essential elements of strategic goal setting Have a sense of clarity and direction of your next steps to gain business momentum 3. Occupational Therapist- Capacity Builders of Daily Life (register here: https://supporthive.com.au/networks/events/46535 ) This seminar will cover the role of Occupational Therapists as capacity builders in the NDIS sector. It will give a great overview to support coordinators of how they can work with Occupational Therapists.

19.01.2022 The My Spending Planner demonstration sessions have been incredibly popular! So we have created another session and now have capacity for 100 participants to view this live demonstration. Have you heard of My Spending Planner but aren't sure what it actually IS? Register for our free live demonstration to have a look first-hand at how amazingly useful (and time efficient) this innovative tool is - and see how it could help you!... Support Coordination is all about offering choice and control for participants. However helping them to fully understand how their NDIS budget could be fully utilised is a challenge. How much easier would life be if you were able to plan out a number of options with a participant, as well as being able to print out a report so they fully understand the options available? My Spending Planner is a tool that will save you time and enable participants to fully utilise their NDIS plans. Join us for a demonstration of My Spending Planner on: Thursday 17th September 10-11am AEST https://calendly.com//demonstration-of-my-spending-planner

16.01.2022 Just in case you missed it ... Yesterday the Victorian government made a HUGE announcement about social housing. The Victorian government will spend $5billion b...uilding more than 12,000 new homes for people currently waiting on waiting lists for public or community housing. People who are: homeless experiencing family violence have a psychosocial disability will be first in line for these new homes. The funding also includes 2900 affordable homes, to be rented out at below-market rates. These houses will be built to help people on low incomes live closer to where they work. Social procurement targets have also been set for the projects - meaning there should be more jobs for young people, people with disability and people from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. This is why investment in social housing is such a win win - people get a home AND the economy gets a much needed boost. Now - to make sure these new homes are accessible! (Image description: A picture of Victorian Housing Minister Richard Wynne. The Minister has short grey hair and is wearing a dark suit and light blue shirt. He is speaking) https://www.theage.com.au//this-will-change-lives-5-3-bill

16.01.2022 Did you miss our FREE Spotlight Session with One Community this morning as part of their Sydney Virtual Fair? Not to worry, we have recorded the session for you to view - you can find it here >>>>>https://www.scacademy.com.au/spotlightsessions

16.01.2022 Support Coordination Academy are submitting a response to the NDIS Support Coordination Discussion paper (due on 13th September 2020) based on our experience of working with support coordinators nationwide. We value your experience and understanding of the day to day realities of working within the role. We invite you to collaborate and add value to our submission by responding to our survey https://forms.gle/mNScxeTnH1UX6tfz6. If you have any queries or just want to know more about our submission, please contact us at [email protected]

13.01.2022 NEW Demonstration times for My Spending Planner! Due to incredibly popular demand, we have scheduled a fifth My Spending Planner demonstration session. This time we have been able to increase capacity to 100!!... Have you heard of My Spending Planner but aren't sure what it actually IS? Register for one of our free live demonstrations to have a look first-hand at how amazingly useful (and time efficient) this innovative tool is - and see how it could help you! Support Coordination is all about offering choice and control for participants. However helping them to fully understand how their NDIS budget could be fully utilised is a challenge. How much easier would life be if you were able to plan out a number of options with a participant, as well as being able to print out a report so they fully understand the options available? My Spending Planner is a tool that will save you time and enable participants to fully utilise their NDIS plans. Join us for a demonstration of My Spending Planner on: Wednesday 26th August 10-11am AEST https://calendly.com/s/demonstration-of-my-spending-planner

09.01.2022 Updated NDIS guides - changes effective from Tuesday 1 December 2020: * Price Guide and Support Catalogue 2020-21 * Price Guide 2020-21 for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)... * Assistive Technology, Home Modifications and Consumables Code Guide. Updates to the NDIS Price Guide and Support Catalogue 2020-21 - increased price limits for 369 support items as a result of the final Equal Remuneration Order (ERO) adjustment - clarification of claiming arrangements for supports delivered via telehealth, including a new 'Telehealth' claim field in the myplace provider portal - clarification that Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) providers can deliver programs of support that contain both group and one-to-one supports - new columns in the Support Catalogue to help providers identify if a support item is eligible for: non-face-to-face support provision provider travel short notice cancellation NDIA requested reports irregular Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports. Updates to the Price Guide for SDA: - clarification of claiming rules for the timing, frequency and cost of SDA supports. Updates to the Assistive Technology, Home Modifications and Consumables Code Guide - clearer names and descriptions of 111 support items - five high risk hearing support items that now require a written assessment and prescription from a qualified practitioner. These guides have been updated to reflect national provider registration requirements. From 1 December 2020, providers in all states and territories must register through the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Discussing changes with participants Before making changes to existing service bookings, you need to discuss and agree to any proposed changes with the participant. Once an agreement is reached, you will need to update service bookings to reflect the changes agreed. Participant plan funding will be automatically indexed for the ERO adjustment on 5 December 2020 and backdated to 1 December 2020. https://mailchi.mp/ndis./marketsandprovidersnewsflash201116

09.01.2022 AllPlay have put together helpful information to support families through the present pandemic challenges.

06.01.2022 One Community have launched Support Hive which goes live this Monday! Support Hive has groups for all, including parent, carer or family member, service providers, support coordination and much more. Plus expert moderators that can help answer any questions you have!... Request your invitation to join here https://supporthive.com.au/

06.01.2022 The latest NDIS Provider Newsletter is out! Covered in this newsletter: * Latest evidence for early intervention in Autism research, * School leaver resources updated,... * Grant opportunities, * International Day of People with Disability (3 December), * Claiming non-labour costs for provider travel, * NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, * Latest information on response to COVID-19 pandemic. https://mailchi.mp/ndis.gov/marketsandprovidersenewsnov2020

02.01.2022 Are you a Support Coordinator or impacted Stakeholder of the current support coordination service model? Now is your time to be heard! The NDIA is undertaking a review of the current support coordination service model and has released a Support Coordination Discussion Paper for feedback. ... The NDIS are asking questions around what needs to change, what works and what's not so good. Get involved here: https://www.ndis.gov.au//have-your-say/support-coordination

02.01.2022 We are so pleased to announce the launch of our self-paced deep dive learning options! - learn at your own pace - instructional videos - reflection journal... We currently have 4 self-paced learning options available: Understanding the NDIS Support Coordination Pathway The Scope of Support Coordination The Art of Support Coordination Find out more here: https://www.scacademy.com.au/selfpacedlearning

02.01.2022 Registrations are now open for the inaugural National Youth Disability Summit. The summit is an opportunity for young people with a disability to come together to discuss their experiences and ask questions about what is important to them. The summit will take place online making it accessible to all youth no matter where they are. ... Over 5 days, the youth-led national summit will discuss key themes, including: education, employment, mental health, the NDIS and housing and inclusion. https://www.cydayouth.events/

01.01.2022 Last week, the NDIA released information around future changes to early intervention, access and the planning processes, including 3 consultation papers due in February 2021. This blog highlights the changes to the access and planning processes. https://www.scacademy.com.au/b/changesndisplanningprocesses

01.01.2022 LAST CHANCE Support Coordination Academy are submitting a response to the NDIS Support Coordination Discussion paper (due on 13th September 2020) based on our experience of working with support coordinators nationwide. We value your experience and understanding of the day to day realities of working within the role. We invite you to collaborate and add value to our submission by responding to our survey https://forms.gle/mNScxeTnH1UX6tfz6. ... If you have any queries or just want to know more about our submission, please contact us at [email protected]