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How Plan Management Encourages Participant Choice and Control

The NDIS is built on the idea of giving participants greater choice and control over their supports. For many, managing funding can feel complicated, but plan management makes the process easier. With the best NDIS plan management, participants can have more flexibility and confidence in using their funding to achieve their goals. This article explores how plan management helps participants take control of their NDIS plans.

Flexibility in Choosing Providers

One of the biggest benefits of plan management is the ability to choose from both registered and non-registered providers. This flexibility means participants can select services that best meet their needs, preferences, and cultural values. Whether it’s a local therapist or a specialized service, participants are not limited to NDIS-registered providers.

Clear Budget Oversight

Managing funding effectively is essential for maintaining control over your NDIS plan. Plan managers track spending and provide regular updates, helping participants stay informed about their budgets. With detailed financial reports, participants can make better decisions about how to allocate their funds.

Simplified Administration

Dealing with invoices and payments can be time-consuming. Plan managers handle these tasks, freeing participants to focus on their goals. By taking care of the paperwork, plan management ensures participants can spend more time using their supports rather than managing them.

Understanding Funding Categories

Plan managers help participants understand the different funding categories within their NDIS plan. This guidance ensures that participants can use their funding correctly while still having the flexibility to choose supports that align with their goals.

Support for Decision-Making

Making decisions about supports can feel overwhelming. Plan managers provide advice and guidance, empowering participants to make choices that best suit their needs. This encourages participants to take ownership of their plan while having the reassurance of professional support.

Benefits of Plan Management for Choice and Control

More Provider Options: Access to registered and non-registered providers.

Financial Clarity: Regular updates on spending and budgets.

Reduced Stress: Administrative tasks are handled by the plan manager.

Informed Decisions: Clear guidance on funding and service options.

Conclusion

Plan management gives NDIS participants the tools and support they need to exercise choice and control over their plans. With access to more providers, clear financial oversight, and professional guidance, participants can confidently use their funding to achieve their goals. Choosing the best NDIS plan management provider ensures participants have the flexibility and support needed to take full control of their NDIS journey.

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Swipe to the right to see the different choices you can offer to the children while singing this action song. You can make changes to the locations that the children frequently visit as well as the different actions that they are able to perform/ their bodies need. Love songs from @laurieberknerband . Love how adaptable the songs are, and the thoughts they put in the musical accompaniments. #songtemplate #airplanesong #choiceandcontrol #musictherapy #musicasatool #earlychildhood #earlyyearsideas #earlychildhoodeducation #earlyintervention #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnfqyt1y-1q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Today’s Topic: Things That We Used to Do – Things We Were Committed to in the Past, But Now View Differently I am looking forward to an interactive livestream this week as I hope to hear your experiences learning and growing as an animal trainer. I have been spending a lot of time lately reviewing old materials from my past which has given me an opportunity to reflect on how much has changed in my approach to animal training over the years (thanks to some great mentors!) I will share some of my stories and videos to prompt discussion, but I want to hear from you! What are some things you do differently now thanks to what you have learned about behavior science, and through your experiences with practical application? Join me live most every Monday at 11:00 AM Central time for another YOU be the Behavior Consultant. These are interactive events and super fun I might add 😉 with video clips! Everything is now happening in YouTube at this link https://www.youtube.com/BarbaraHeidenreich/ link also in bio @barbara_heidenreich The replay will continue to be posted in the Facebook group Animal Training Fundamentals with Barbara Heidenreich https://www.facebook.com/groups/AnimalTrainingFundamentals/ Come and get your professional development on! #livestream #animaltraining #barbaraheidenreich #zooanimaltraining #exoticanimaltraining #zookeeper #professionaldevelopment #positivereinforcementtrainer #rewardbasedtrainer #linearanalysis #nonlinearanalysys #weightmanagement #choiceandcontrol #functionbased #functionalreinforcers #assent #consent #timeouts #tethering #jesses #equipment https://www.instagram.com/p/CZrc4NMltXQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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DID YOU KNOW babies as young as 15 months are able to show preference to their favourite piece of music? #babymusic #musicpreference #choiceandcontrol #earlychildhoodmusic #ecdasg #earlychildhoodmusictherapy #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CVDYNBNhmGg/?utm_medium=tumblr

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One huge difference between music therapy sessions and music sessions is that, I never hold my children/ clients’ hands in playing musical instruments. I let them choose what they want to play and how they want to play. It’s all about the power of #choiceandcontrol and #childledplay. Joel at 13 months created something that sounds like an #oceandrum. How wonderful ❤️ #earlychildhoodmusictherapy #earlychildhoodmusiceducation #conbriomusictherapy #babiesconbrio https://www.instagram.com/p/CThfETjBoRw/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Does your ambassador sloth crate voluntarily? I love this training from the Oregon Zoo. The awesome Josie has the choice to participate in programs. We did some trouble shooting to help make sure she makes it into the crate when she makes a pass at it 😊 but all the credit really goes to the Wildlife Live team who are committed to giving animal ambassadors choice and control. Check out this spectacular video that explains more about Josie’s story, her second chance and how she is helping guests learn about illegal wildlife trafficking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzw1R6w8ybQ #slothcrating #slothtraining #ambassadoranimals #ambassadorsloth #choiceandcontrol #educationanimaltraining #ambasadoranimaltraining #educationanimals #zooanimaltraining https://www.instagram.com/p/B8rYJh3lA37/?igshid=bwpcwh2ww9i7