Evidencing Complexity and Significant Support Needs

How can Support Coordinators effectively evidence complex support needs under the NDIS? In this webinar, we explore practical strategies for documenting participant complexity, demonstrating significant support requirements and preparing evidence that supports informed NDIS funding decisions. Designed for Support Coordinators, Specialist Support Coordinators, NDIS professionals and disability service providers, this session provides practical guidance on assessing participant complexity, meeting NDIS reporting expectations and producing high-quality evidence that reflects participants' functional needs and goals. Watch more Support Coordinator webinars and NDIS education resources on the Endeavour Foundation Knowledge Hub. Host: Endeavour Foundation – https://bit.ly/4hm1CzY Presenter: Support Coordination Academy Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Evidencing Complex Support Needs 03:20 Endeavour Foundation's Approach to Evidencing Support Needs 08:31 Understanding Complexity and Significant Support Requirements 09:54 The Support Coordinator's Responsibilities 13:26 Assessing Levels of Participant Complexity 17:22 Documenting High Complexity in Support Needs 24:47 Meeting NDIS Reporting Expectations 29:32 Live Q&A on Evidencing Complex Support Needs What You'll Learn: • Why evidencing participant complexity is becoming increasingly important within the NDIS • The role of Support Coordinators in advocating for participants and demonstrating support needs • How to assess different levels of participant complexity across multiple life domains • Practical strategies for documenting high and complex support needs • How trauma, service disengagement and other barriers can impact participant outcomes • What the NDIA expects to see in reports supporting funding decisions • How to write clear, factual and evidence-based reports aligned with participant goals • Demonstrating the functional impact of disability and the need for ongoing supports • Strategies for supporting continuity of care through effective documentation Related Resources: Sign up for the CareConnect newsletter for monthly Support Coordinator resources and NDIS updates: https://ems.gs/3vRX0gwgKhZ Visit the Endeavour Foundation Support Coordinator Hub: https://bit.ly/3NO7OU0 Learn more about Endeavour Foundation: https://bit.ly/4hm1CzY