Find the right information, support and services with a personal guide by your side.
It’s provided by a Guide Dogs Support Coordinator, a trained professional who puts your needs first as you navigate the NDIS.
Services, funding supports, plans, budgets; if you’re new to the NDIS, or you have complex needs, it can seem confusing and complicated. Luckily, our Support Coordinators are available to guide you through the process.
Your Support Coordinator will partner with you to understand your unique goals and make things happen to ensure you can achieve them.
Support Coordinators offer a free pre-planning service to people who:
Support Coordinators are employed by Guide Dogs, but if you want or need something outside of our services to achieve your goals, they can connect you with the right people and organisations.
Support Coordinators are on hand to ensure you:
In partnership with your Support Coordinator, you can easily understand your eligibility, cut through the jargon, and get your plan together.
Not everyone will need or want Support Coordination as part of their NDIS plan, but the majority of people we communicate with do benefit from a Support Coordinator’s assistance.
You may benefit from Support Coordination if you are concerned that:
Beyond the complexities of your NDIS plan, Support Coordinators can also assist in supporting many complex sensory or communication needs. This includes assisting you to access:
Leisure and Lifestyle Services
Explore leisure and lifestyle classes and activities, connect with other people to form new friendships, and share stories and experiences.
Support to learn the skills and techniques you use in everyday life, like making dinner, gardening at home, or doing the grocery shopping.
Adjust to new life circumstances by learning valuable skills for day-to-day living at home and in the community.
