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Tristram's NDIS journey
Join Tristram as he shares his personal NDIS journey in this witty and inspiring video series.
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NDIS Capital and Capacity Building Supports
"Plan Partners have been instrumental in helping me, they've been incredibly supportive of my sporting dreams and aspirations. I can continue doing all these things that I love because I've got my NDIS plan in good shape." Tristram, Aussie Powerchair Team and Plan Partners' Customer
Episode 7 - NDIS Capital and Capacity Building Supports
Tristram further breaks down his NDIS plan and explains how he'll be using his Capital Supports and Capacity Building Supports.
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Show Transcript
<p><strong>[00:00:00]</strong> Hey team, Tristram here, and welcome to another episode of My NDIS Journey.</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:09]</strong> In the last episode, I explained what Core Supports are.</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:12]</strong> In this episode, it’s all about Capital Supports and Capacity Building Supports.</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:21]</strong> Capital Supports are your big-ticket items — things like wheelchairs and other assistive technology.</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:34]</strong> Capital Supports can also include Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:41]</strong> In simple terms, this can include home modifications — structural changes or renovations that make your home more accessible.</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:50]</strong> Capacity Building Supports are a little more complex.</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:53]</strong> If you want to do more for yourself and build your independence, Capacity Building funding is designed to help you develop skills and improve functionality.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:04]</strong> For example, my Capacity Building funding includes support from an Occupational Therapist (OT).</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:10]</strong> An OT can come into my home and help brainstorm ways for me to become more independent.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:16]</strong> For instance, if I want to be able to press light switches independently, an OT can suggest solutions — like larger switches or assistive devices — so I don’t have to rely on someone else.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:30]</strong> Capacity Building Supports are divided into nine different categories.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:33]</strong> Your individual support needs determine which categories you receive funding under.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:40]</strong> In my plan, I receive funding under Improved Daily Living and Support Coordination.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:46]</strong> Improved Daily Living helps fund therapeutic supports like occupational therapy.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:50]</strong> Support Coordination helps me coordinate my supports, access services, and implement my plan effectively.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:59]</strong> If you have Support Coordination in your plan and you’re feeling overwhelmed, your Support Coordinator can help unpack everything and guide you through the process.</p>
<p><strong>[00:02:13]</strong> If you don’t have Support Coordination, your Local Area Coordinator (LAC) can provide similar guidance.</p>
<p><strong>[00:02:20]</strong> Between Support Coordinators and LACs, you have resources available to help you understand your plan clearly and simply.</p>
<p><strong>[00:02:27]</strong> Remember — you don’t have to navigate this alone.</p>
<p><strong>[00:02:39]</strong> To keep up to date with my journey, search for Plan Partners on YouTube and subscribe.</p>
<p><strong>[00:02:47]</strong> For more information on the NDIS and your journey, head to planpartners.com.au.</p>
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