FAQs Archive - Plan Manage Assist | NDIS Plan Management | Gold Coast

Q: What are some of the therapies funded by the NDIS?

At Plan Manage Assist we get asked a lot about what are the most common therapies funded by the NDIS? Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy can assist people with Autism to do everyday tasks by finding ways to work within their needs and make the most of their abilities and interests. This may include modifying daily tasks or recommending the right technology for your needs. As with any support, the NDIS will fund it if it can be considered reasonable and necessary. Dancing The NDIS can provide funding to help you join a dance class; either by funding the lesson itself or by assisting you to get to and from class. As with any support, the NDIS will fund it if it can be considered reasonable and necessary. Music therapy Music therapy is a powerful therapeutic tool that can assist people living with Autism in a number of ways including improving memory and helping with communication. As with any support, the NDIS will fund it if it can be considered reasonable and necessary. Sport Playing sport has many benefits and can improve your health benefits as many studies have shown. Because of these benefits, the NDIS can provide funding to help you get involved in sports, by either funding sporting activities or funding (part of) your sporting equipment. As with any support, the NDIS will fund it if it can be considered reasonable and necessary.

Q: Does my doctor get a copy of my NDIS plan?

No. Your NDIS Plan is only sent to the participant or nominated primary caregiver, it is up to you who you share your plan with.

Q: Is Plan Manage Assist in all states in Australia?

Yes, Plan Manage Assist is in all states except Western Australia. Our head office is based in North Sydney in NSW, however we have team members in all states.

Q: How do I login to view my budget & expenditure on the PMA website?

Once you have engaged Plan Manage Assist to be your Plan Manager we will provide you with login details to view your budgets for each category, invoices and lots more. If you are visually impaired or are not familiar with working with computers, tablets etc one of our team members will be more than happy to give you an update as to your expenditure to date.

Q: Can I change to another Plan Manager?

For whatever reason, you can make the choice to change your Plan Manager. If you decide to change to Plan Manage Assist whilst you are being managed by another Plan Management Provider you need to: Check your current agreement and terms of conditions (usually it is 1 months notice) Contact the NDIA 1800 800 110 to advise them Notify your current Plan Manager in writing advising them you will be ceasing services and ask for confirmation in writing as to the date the service will end. This is important so as to ensure future service bookings will be cancelled Notify your providers that you will be changing or let us know and we can send your providers an 'Input Form' Or call us and we are more than happy to assist you

Q: What happens if I don't spend all my funding?

A surprising amount of NDIS funding goes unspent - around 30% of it according to the 2017-2018 federal budget. Any unspent funds are not added to my next plan and are returned to the NDIA.

Q: What happens if I disagree with what's in my plan?

If you are not happy with your funding you have the right to ask for an internal review of your plan by the NDIA. For more information about the internal review process visit the How to review a planning decision page .