Mi Start is a mobile, support coordination service for participants of the NDIS who are Plan Managed and Self-Managed in the Cairns and Surrounding areas.
Mi Start offers Level 1, 2 and 3 Support Coordination and Recovery Coach supports.
Mi Start is provided by an independent Support Coordinator, Liz Barbara.
Mi Start will assist you to understand your NDIS Plan, manage your budget and connect with services to meet your needs and assists with Plan Reviews, Home and Living Applications and Change of Situations etc.
Liz Barbara has a Bachelor of Arts (in disability, psychology and business); Graduate Bachelor of Education and Early Childhood and a Postgraduate Certificate in Child Protection Practice.
Liz Barbara has worked as a Teacher for over 10 years; an Autism Advisor (at Autism Qld) for the Helping Children with Autism Funding for over 9 years and a Support Coordinator in Cairns for approximately 4 years. Liz has extensive experience working with children and families, young adults; as well as adults of all ages with ASD, physical and cognitive impairments and other needs.
For more information or a Free, No Obligation Chat, call Liz on 0493 852 737 or email liz@mistart.com.au
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We are a dedicated, locally owned Support Coordination provider offering our services to participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Our small team offers Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching and have extensive networks and a diverse skillset, to support our participants in managing their NDIS funding in pursuit of their life goals and aspirations. We work hard to provide a holistic, professional and ethical approach in all aspects of our work.
We can help you to:
🟪 Provide clarity with your NDIS plan and ongoing education around NDIS guidelines
🟪 Develop a strategy with your NDIS funding and unique needs, implementing and regularly reviewing your progress and strategy, and making changes as life changes
🟪 Identify the quality providers and supports that best suit you and your needs
🟪 Connect you to mainstream social and community networks and supports, for both participants and their families
🟪 Work with you to establish Service Agreements, monitor your NDIS budget and invoices, identifying and addressing any concerns in a timely manner
🟪 Build capacity of participants and their carers, empowering them with the confidence required to manage supports and act more independently
🟪 Supporting you to help resolve any potential concerns with service delivery
🟪 Supporting you to navigate the ongoing process of reviews (planned and unplanned) and working with the NDIA and your Local Area Coordinators
🟪 Level 3 Specialist Support Coordination
We understand everyone has their own unique story and meaning of what their best life looks like. We dedicate our time to know each participant and use a collaborative approach to create a strong team of formal and informal supports that are aligned with your goals and aspirations.
We offer our supports to participants residing in Cairns, the Cassowary Coast and Tableland region and are open to other areas of FNQ. We would be happy to have a chat with you to see if we are the right fit for you. Please give us a call on 0455 773 536 or email us at support@fnqsc.com.au.