online workshop

Replacement Supports: How, When and Why?

When “no” can become "yes". This interactive 2 hour workshop will unpack ‘replacement supports’ – specific circumstances where the NDIS may fund what’s NOT considered an NDIS support.

Registration

Flexible rescheduling

Change up to 4 hours before.

Why take this course?

The new NDIS Supports List – AKA ‘what’s in and what’s out’ – sounds pretty black and white. Until, of course, the NDIA released a disclaimer along the lines of … “ok, ok, but sometimes we will fund items on the out list…” 

We’re talking about ‘replacement supports’ – specific scenarios where the NDIS will fund what’s NOT considered an NDIS support (with special approval, of course). Importantly, they’re not an extra support, but will replace supports in a plan. 

With many participants using supports, for many years, that are now on the ‘out’ list – understanding ‘replacement supports’ is essential to make sure participants continue to get what they need out of their plan. Plus, when used wisely, replacement supports can even stretch an NDIS budget. 

This 2 hour workshop gives participants, Support Coordinators, Allied Health Professionals and Psychology Professionals a clear understanding of how to request approval for a replacement support. We’ll go through different types of replacement supports, the necessary documentation and evidence, and ultimately, how to use them to better advocate for the people you support. 


What you’ll gain

Across 2 hours, we’ll dive into: 

  • The NDIS definition of the 5 types of replacement supports 

  • How different types of replacement supports can be used in place of person-to-person supports – and as a result stretch an NDIS budget

  • Step-by-step guidance on how to justify the need for a replacement support, using the NDIS criteria

  • How to link the need for a replacement support to an impairment

  • Interactive case studies



Who’s it for?

  • Support Coordinators

  • Participants

  • Allied Health Professionals

  • Psychology Professionals 

  • Frontline Leaders

  • Any NDIS Provider



What’s included?

  • 2 hour virtual workshop via Zoom

  • Downloadable copy of the slides for you to look back on

  • Interactive case studies to learn how to justify the need for a replacement support

  • Certificate of completion

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Rebecca Brissett

As a presenter, trainer and consultant Rebecca delivers education with a practical engaging approach that consistently results in people coming back for more. Smarts and experience combined, her expertise is in the 'living' part of home & living (in all its NDIS complexities). From finance to quality systems, from partnerships to management, Rebecca understands service tensions while always keeping focus on the people who matter. If you want someone to assist with change at a pace that succeeds, you want Rebecca Brissett.

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Dr Kylie Morgan

Kylie completed her PhD in 2007, is an NDIS brainiac and is doubly brainiac-y on all things NDIS mental health. She has over 15 years experience working in the mental health, disability and aged care sectors. Kylie has extensive experience designing, implementing and evaluating mental health programs. Through her experience as a carer of her brother-in-law, Kylie has also developed a passion for assisting organisations to develop Specialist Disability Accommodation. In the course of her work and studies, Kylie has developed advanced skills in the management and development of staff, program design and establishment, stakeholder and consumer engagement, and budget management.

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Brent Woolgar

Brent is a bona fide master of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) detail, which considering he is an engineer is not surprising. Brent has built his reputation as one of the sector's leading experts in SDA with involvement in over 50 SDA related projects to date, ranging from parent groups, small organisations, large national organisations, state governments, community housing providers, for-profit investors, developers and many financial institutions. What Brent doesn't know about SDA is probably the stuff the NDIA don't know themselves yet. Brent brings a unique skill set to NDIS Housing, with over 25 years consulting experience in accessible design as well as a lived experience as the proud father of teenage identical twins, one of whom has cerebral palsy.