Anyone started with the NDIS?

That's awesome information thanks @eth . I am also in a local NDIS facebook group which gives me some idea of what providers are like. Although its only a smallish group and I find that sometimes providers/businesses will suggest to clients to join these groups so the recommendations are often in their favour.

It's difficult to know who to trust. I hadn't seen the Endeavour website, thanks for that, I'll go and take a look at it.

@Alone

You are right it is hard to know who to trust. I have been too trusting in the past and burned.

I have my first CoS meeting tomorrow.

I chose to use the new ndis form of a community health organisation I already had contact.

Finding it unusual and interesting to think of "interviewing them".

Will try and do research on Plan Manager, as I do not want to waste money.

Sigh. I do hope it is worth it. I need to also keep my son positive about the NDIS.

Love reading your questioning posts @eth

I know @Appleblossom I was burned again last week by the company I was with pre NDIS. I'm thinking that being on my own means I probably should spread my services over a few companies, that way I dont become too dependant on one and have some knowledge of others if things dont work out.

Hi @Appleblossom really hope your meeting today goes well and leaves you hopeful.

Hi @Alone yes it's a good idea to have a team of support workers from different sources. That way you are covered if it doesn't work out with someone or if they can't make it. You also have the right to insist on advance notice of changes and confirmation of supports before they happen.

Hi @Doglover and @saturnzoon and @Queenie

"When considering a service provider, talk to them about your goals and discuss how they can help you work towards them. Here are some questions you may ask:

• Are you an NDIS registered provider?
• How will you help me achieve my goals?
• How much does your service cost?
• Can I choose which staff will work with me?
• Can you provide the service at a time that suits me?
• How can I make a complaint or resolve a payment issue?"

From NDIS website.

@Appleblossom @Alone

That's awesome, thanks @eth

In my case, being on my own, I'm also going to ask things about keeping me safe. Like what will they do if they come over and I don't answer the door. And if they are available to be contacted if an emergency comes up and I need some help outside their hours.

There's a lot to think about. Maybe this subject should be a post on its own, as these are really important things to think about.

It's fine to talk about it here @Alone if you want to. Otherwise if you decide to start a new thread you can tag me.

I asked questions from that last link you posted @eth

She liked them, as they were relevant, but nobody had asked those things before.

@Alone

Being truly alone in the world is hard. These forums and the friendships I have made here have really helped keep me alive and moving forward in my life.

As you read around. You see how people have started threads that have felt right for them. There is no one right way. Taggin others has a huge impact on the number of replies you are likely to get.

Welcome.

I asked questions from that last link you posted @eth

She liked them, as they were relevant, but nobody had asked those things before.

@Alone

Being truly alone in the world is hard. These forums and the friendships I have made here have really helped keep me alive and moving forward in my life.

As you read around. You see how people have started threads that have felt right for them. There is no one right way. Taggin others has a huge impact on the number of replies you are likely to get.

Welcome.

@Appleblossom I really hope you have a good outcome from your meeting. And that today is a good one for you.