Specialist Support Coordination
Specialist Support Coordination for Driving
Specialist Support Coordination is an NDIS-funded support designed for participants with highly intricate needs, where accessing and coordinating
supports involves complex processes and requires specialist knowledge, active problem-solving, and system navigation skills,
particularly where there is a high risk of plan breakdown or failure without this support.
We offer Specialist Support Coordination specifically related to driver training,
driving independence, and achieving your driver’s licence
Why Driving Requires Specialist Support Coordination
Within the many NDIS supports, driver training is unique. It is currently the only known NDIS support that is both:
This makes it unique within the scheme and often very difficult to navigate without specialist knowledge.
It also means driving supports can’t be accessed flexibly in the same way as many other NDIS supports can be. It requires:
It also means driving supports can’t be accessed flexibly in the same way as many other NDIS supports can be. It requires:
- Detailed quoting and justification
- Clear alignment with plan goals
- Navigation of NDIA processes, planners, and plan managers
- Alignment with state licencing authorities and medical professionals
- An understanding of assistive technology, vehicle modifications, and occupational therapy involvement
For many participants, this complexity creates significant barriers, even when driving has been agreed is reasonable and necessary in their Plan.
Because of this, participants may experience:
Because of this, participants may experience:
- Delays or refusals of funding despite driving being reasonable, necessary and a goal in their plan
- Confusion around quotes, reports, and approvals
- Obstacles due to the new quarterly release of funding rules
- Difficulty coordinating between Planners, Plan Managers, Occupational Therapist Driving Assessors, Qualified Specialised Driver Trainers, Level 2 Support Coordinators, Medical Professionals, Licencing Authorities, Vehicle Modifiers, and other professionals
How Specialist Support Coordination Can Help
Our Specialist Support Coordination supports participants by helping them navigate these complexities, coordinate the required evidence and processes, and reduce stress and delays associated with accessing driving supports. It focuses on:
- Supporting participants to understand whether driving supports are funded in their plan
- Liaising with Planners, Plan Managers, Occupational Therapist Driving Assessors, Qualified Specialised Driver Trainers, Level 2 Support Coordinators, Vehicle Modifiers, and other professionals
- Coordinating quotes, assessments, reports, and approvals
- Reducing delays, plan breakdowns, and unnecessary stress
- Proactive pre-planning ahead of a participant’s first plan, or prior to plan expiry or review, to reduce the risk of problems arising down the track
- Spotting potential risks early and addressing them before they become issues
This support is particularly relevant where participants experience:
- Plan instability or previous refusals
- Multiple systems involvement
- Time-sensitive needs
- Significant barriers to self-advocacy
If you are interested in exploring whether our Specialist Support Coordination is appropriate for your situation, call our team for a confidential chat.