Support Coordinator Training: Child Protection and the NDIS

At Plan Partners, we are committed to helping our customers bring their NDIS plans to life by offering two services: Plan Management and Support Coordination. Our unique approach to the disability sector makes a real difference in people’s lives every day as we help them navigate the complexities of the system and unlock the potential of their NDIS plans.Plan Management makes it easier for our customers to manage their NDIS funds by freeing them from the time-consuming daily administration tasks.Our Support Coordinators work closely with our customers to understand their needs and goals, and then help find and connect them with people who are a good fit for their situation.We always put our customers first. We are a committed partner, as displayed in our Customer Charter, supporting them at every stage of their NDIS journey.Contact us now to discuss how we can bring your NDIS plan to life.1300 333 700info@planpartners.com.auLive Chat: https://planpartners.com.au/

Plan Partners

Are you a support coordinator or service provider keen to learn more about navigating the child protection system and the NDIS?

Ballarat RSL

Join Plan Partners and AssistU for a practical and informative session to help you understand the intersection between Child Protection and the NDIS. We'll simplify the system, clarify key roles, and provide insights to support better outcomes for children, carers, and professionals.What you’ll learn aboutWhat is Out of Home Care (OOHC)? Understand the framework that supports children who are unable to live safely with their families. Learn why children enter care and how the system is structured to keep them safe and supported.Different types of Out of Home Care From foster care and kinship care to residential care and lead tenant arrangements — we’ll walk through the different models, who provides them, and how they work in practice.Placements Learn how placement decisions are made, what factors influence them, and how changes in placements impact access to supports, including NDIS services.Court orders Explore the different legal orders (like protection orders and guardianship) and what they mean for decision-making, case planning, and consent when it comes to NDIS access and planning.Decision-making and consent Who gives consent for NDIS services? When can a carer make decisions? What about biological parents or legal guardians? We’ll help demystify this confusing area.Other professionals you’ll work with Get to know the roles of DFFH (Department of Families, Fairness and Housing), CSOs (Community Service Organisations), VACCA (Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency), ACSO (Australian Community Support Organisation) and others who may be involved in a child’s care or NDIS plan.Other services, supports and training Discover what supports and training are available to you, carers, and organisations to strengthen your work in this space and build better pathways for young people in care.Who are AssistU?The team at AssistU work with participants with complex needs and challenging behaviours, looking beyond the surface to understand the emotions, needs or experiences behind each action.With a strong understanding of both the Out of Home Care system and the NDIS, we work with all the right people to deliver seamless care and help participants achieve meaningful outcomes.Your speaker, Sally DupkinovAs one of the Directors of AssistU, Sally brings15 years of frontline experience managing high-risk programs for children and young people with complex behaviours. Her passion for supporting others extends to the disability space, where she’s worked closely with individuals to boost independence, wellbeing, and genuine inclusion.Beyond her professional expertise, Sally brings 8 years of hands-on experience as a foster carer — offering a unique, lived perspective on what it takes to create safe, nurturing environments for young people to thrive.When?30 April 2025 @ 10.30 amWhere?Ballarat RSL, 330 Heinz Ln, Invermay Park VIC 3350Enjoy tea, coffee &amp; nibbles on us!Don’t miss out – book your place now!

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