SELF-DIRECTED MANAGEMENT (SDM)
What is Self-Directed Management (SDM)
Navigating self-management in the NDIS can feel overwhelming. The lack of structures and support networks can make it seem like an isolating journey with no safety nets. At FIShR, we understand the challenges you may face. Our team of experienced professionals is here to provide you with the guidance and support you need to effectively self-direct your supports and regain control.
With FIShR by your side, you will no longer feel like you're on your own. We offer tailored solutions to help you design and navigate the complexities of self-management seamlessly. Our proven strategies will empower you to maximise the resources available in your NDIS plan while safeguarding the quality of support you receive.
Self-directed management (SDM) is a collaborative approach that empowers participants and their primary contacts (family and friends) to manage their NDIS supports independently. In SDM, participants actively plan and oversee their personalised supports in accordance with their approved NDIS plan. This model involves hiring and supervising direct support staff, determining pay rates, and managing administrative tasks through FIShR's user-friendly platforms. Don't let the daunting prospect of self-managing your NDIS plan hold you back. Together, we can turn your NDIS journey into a smooth and successful experience.
Benefits of Self-Directed Management
How Does It Work?
Participants and their primary contacts utilise FIShR's platforms to:
Plan and manage supports
Record employee compliance and training
Induct and orientate employees within the NDIS framework
Capture daily reports and track progress towards goals
Monitor and manage RP use
Create customised support plans
Report and respond to incidents
Identify risks and mitigation strategies
Track funding usage
Access FIShR's policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NDIS provider requirements
Engage in ongoing training and professional development for high-quality, person-centered support.
Self-directed management allows NDIS participants to exercise flexibility and independence in overseeing their support and services.
Embracing self-directed management allows individuals to handpick who provides support, determine the timing and manner of support delivery, and customise services to align with their unique objectives and requirements.
This empowering approach enables participants to explore diverse cutting-edge and individualised supports, nurturing self-reliance and elevating their overall standard of living.
Through self-directed management, individuals are empowered to seize full control in steering their NDIS plan, ensuring optimal and efficient resource utilisation for the attainment of outcomes.
Participants choose who provides the support that best meets their needs and preferences, rather than being limited to those allocated by the provider.
Participants and Families can tailor supports to fit their specific circumstances, leading to more personalised and effective care.
Participants negotiate prices directly with the person providing support, potentially securing better rates, more services within their budget, increased retention and accountability.
The ability to choose who provides support means participants can seek out higher quality supports, enhancing overall satisfaction and outcomes.
Participants and Families can provide direct feedback to the person providing support, fostering a higher standard of service through accountability.
Managing your plan can help participants and families develop skills in budgeting, planning and coordination leading to greater independence.
Taking control of your own supports empowers participants, promoting a sense of agency and self-efficacy.
Participants and Families can allocate funds to areas of highest priority, ensuring that the most critical needs are met first.
The ability to shift funds as needs change over time allows for a more responsive approach to care and support.
Supports align more closely with the participant's goals and aspirations, leading to higher satisfaction and improved well-being.
The ability to directly manage support can reduce stress for families, knowing they have control over the quality and type of care provided.
Participants and Families can explore creative and innovative solutions to meet their needs, which may not be possible under a more rigid, agency-managed model.
Self-directed management encourages the use of community resources and supports, fostering greater community integration and participation.
Participants and Families have a clear view of how funds are being spent and can ensure that all expenditures align with the participant's plan and goals.