NDIS Core Support: Social and Community
NDIS Core Support Budget: Social and Community
Welcome to LaunchUp! In this article, we’ll talk about an important aspect of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) called Core Support, specifically focusing on Social and Community support.
What is NDIS Core Support?
NDIS Core Support is a part of the NDIS that provides funding for essential daily activities and support needs for people with disabilities. It helps individuals with everyday tasks, enabling them to live independently and participate actively in their communities.
The NDIS Core Support Budget helps people with disabilities access essential supports. The Social and Community element focuses on skills or ability to access social inclusion and community involvement.
Understanding Social and Community Support:
Social and Community Support is one of the four categories of Core Support under the NDIS. It aims to assist individuals in engaging with their communities, participating in social activities, and building relationships.
What does Social and Community Support include? Social and Community Support covers a range of services and assistance to help individuals with disabilities lead fulfilling social lives. Some examples include:
- Group activities: Funding may be provided to support participation in group activities such as sports, arts and crafts, music, or recreational events. These activities help individuals develop new skills, form friendships, and feel a sense of belonging.
- Individualized social support: This involves one-on-one support tailored to meet the specific needs and interests of the individual. It may include accompanying the person to community events, assisting with social interactions, or providing guidance in developing social skills.
- Support coordination: Support coordinators work with individuals and their families to help them navigate the NDIS system, access appropriate services, and create a personalized support plan. They assist in connecting individuals with social and community-based activities and services.
How to access Social and Community Support through NDIS: To access Social and Community Support under the NDIS, you need to go through a few steps:
- Access the NDIS: Check your eligibility and apply to become an NDIS participant. You can visit the official NDIS website or contact their helpline for assistance.
- Planning: Once approved as an NDIS participant, you will have a planning meeting with an NDIS planner. During this meeting, you can discuss your goals and support needs, including your social and community activities requirements.
- Developing your plan: The NDIS planner will create a personalized plan based on your discussions. This plan will outline the funding you can receive for Social and Community Support and other necessary supports.
- Choosing providers: With your NDIS plan in hand, you can start choosing service providers who offer Social and Community Support Services. If you have Support Coordination included in your plan, LaunchUP can step up and assist you in understanding how to use your NDIS plan for your needs. You can select providers that best meet your needs and preferences.
Conclusion: Social and Community Support is a vital part of NDIS Core Support, providing funding to help individuals with disabilities engage in community activities, develop social connections, and lead fulfilling lives. If you are eligible for NDIS, accessing Social and Community Support can greatly enhance your social participation and overall well-being.
| In your plan | In the Myplace portal | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance with Daily Life | Daily Activities | For example, assistance with everyday needs, household cleaning and/or yard maintenance. |
| Consumables | Consumables | Everyday items you may need. For example, continence products or low-cost assistive technology and equipment to improve your independence and/or mobility. |
| Assistance with Social & Community Participation | Social, community and civic participation | This is a support that helps you travel to work or other places that will help you pursue the goals in your plan. How you can spend your transport funding and how it is paid to you (whether upfront or in regular payments) will be different for each person. Your LAC will explain how you can use this budget. |
| Transport | Transport | This is support that helps you travel to work or other places that will help you pursue the goals in your plan. How you can spend your transport funding and how it is paid to you (whether upfront or in regular payments) will be different for each person. Your LAC will explain how you can use this budget. |
For more information:
This is only a summary overview and for more specific information relevant to your own NDIS plan. We recommend you speak directly with your LaunchUP Support Coordinator. Alternatively, Contact the NDIA or visit their website for detailed information on the NDIS Core Support Budget’s Social and Community Budget.
