Podcast 31: Breaking News – NDIS Review: Support Coordinators, Plan Managers and Foundation Supports

Welcome to Episode 31 (Special Streaming)! In this episode, hosts Paul and Tania together with guest Storm Menzies, a Support Coordinator, Dietitian, and Mental Health advocate, dive in the latest NDIS review, focusing on the proposed changes to support coordination and plan management in the NDIS. They explore the recommendations made in the recent NDIS review and talk about the potential impact on support coordinators and plan managers. They also raise concerns about potential challenges and uncertainties that may arise from these changes. The hosts highlight the need for involvement and consultation with all stakeholders, including providers and support coordinators, to ensure that the transition is smooth and that the best outcomes are achieved for participants.


Episode Highlights

0:27 - Overview of NGIS Review
2:33 - Recommendations for Support Coordination and Plan Management
5:01 - Discussion on Foundation Supports
8:24 - Concerns about the Implementation of Foundation Supports
17:02 - Role of Navigators
26:31 - Concerns about the Transition of Support Coordinators to Navigators
41:59 - Concerns about the Impact on Plan Managers
45:28 - Discussion on the Power Dynamics
50:22 - Concerns about the Reduction of Oversight
51:54 - Concerns about Creating Power Concentration
54:03 - Concerns about Burnout and Staff Turnover
55:59 - Summary and Conclusion

Read More Show Notes: ⁠https://taniagomez.com.au/profitable-ndis-podcast-show-notes/⁠

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