
If you have recently gone through the NDIS planning process, you should now have an NDIS plan. This plan will include information about you and your goals. Who will provide informal support and funding for each category of support (basic support, capacity building and capital support) so that you can access NDIS support services?
All that remains is to choose an NDIS support service provider.
Frequently asked questions include whether you need to employ NDIS-registered providers in Sydney to access support services and what the benefits of hiring a provider are.
What is an NDIS provider?
An NDIS provider is an organisation, company or individual that provides services to help you achieve your goals. It could be a large corporation, charity, small non-profit, sole trader or other type of business.
They can offer everything from plan administration and support coordination to home help, community nursing, social support, therapy, car and home modifications. Just because a provider is not registered doesn't mean they are not good - they just may not have the time or money to apply for NDIS registration.
Benefits of employing an NDIS-registered provider
NDIS service providers in Sydney are providers who have applied to the NDIA and have met strict quality and safety standards.
To be registered as an NDIS provider, an organisation must apply to the NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission (NDIS Commission), which will conduct audits against the NDIS Code of Practice, comply with the NDIS Code of Conduct and support relevant staff to meet the requirements.
The NDIS will assess the organisation. Once a decision is made, the organisation must meet the registration requirements and will be issued a registration certificate.
To be recognised, an organisation must:
NDIS approval means that the facility has high service and safety standards.
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