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Here at Budgetnet we hear it time and time again that the most difficult part of implementing an NDIS plan is finding good quality providers. Having a strong network of NDIS providers that suit your needs will help you make the most of your funding.What is a service provider? An NDIS service provider is an…

There are three ways to manage an NDIS plan, including Agency Managed, Plan Managed, and Self-Managed.NDIS participant’s have the opportunity to request the way in which they want their plan financially managed. This must be done during the planning process before the plan begins.    What do we mean by “managing an NDIS plan”? The funding…

It can be hard to know who is who in the NDIS world.We get asked regularly if we as Plan Managers do the same thing as a Support Coordinator. The answer is no, Support Coordinators and Plan Managers each have a completely different role in assisting NDIS participants.The key to a hassle free NDIS journey…

The best part about being an NDIS participant is the choice and control you have over your NDIS funding. Having the freedom to select providers you work well with is important to ensuring your NDIS journey is stress free. Sometimes, providers are not a good fit. It is your right as a participant to cancel…

We have some great news, there are no out of pocket costs to participants requesting their plan be plan managed with Budgetnet. Your planner will add extra funds into the “Improved Life Choices” category to cover the costs of accessing our services.This means all other categories of your plan are free to use on supports…

Below we explore the benefits of plan management, the funding option that gives participants the most flexibility while maintaining control over your NDIS plan. Let’s face it, becoming an NDIS participant isn’t always a stress-free process. There are decisions to be made, paperwork to be completed, and lots of phone calls and meetings. One thing…

As Victoria moves through stage three and four restrictions, many NDIS participants across Australia are concerned about the effects COVID-19 (Coronavirus) will have on their NDIS plans and accessing supports. Below, our expert plan managers answer some of your questions. Plan Managed Participants How to be prepared? Firstly, put together a plan of the essential…

With so many different plan management companies out there, finding the one that’s going to be right for you can be difficult. Here we take a look at some key factors to consider in order to ensure that the plan manager you end up with is one that’s exactly right for your needs. NDIS registration…

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is funding paid to individuals with a disability in order for them to have access to the support they need to live as independent and fulfilled a life as possible.  To obtain NDIS funding, an individual submits a plan containing details of their disability and the assistance they need:…