Thanks to NDIS, over 90 thousand people in Australia receive services from NDIS providers, reaching their life goals. These providers are individuals and organisations that are passionate about enabling lives.
If you are out searching for the perfect provider to meet your goals, we are here to help you with a couple of tips as the process could be challenging. Devote Care is proud to offer Australia’s most diverse community of support workers.
Registered providers must meet the NDIS Practice Standards determined by the NDIS Quality and safeguards commission and the NDIS code of conduct.
Here are some questions you should be able to answer when finding the best NDIS provider for your needs:
- What providers have you found who offer support likely to meet your needs?
- What types of support do they offer?
- Why do you think this support will help you?
- What needs or goals do you think it will meet?
- Are there other supports you have considered that may be right for you?
- Have you tried something like this before? If yes, what was the outcome?
- What does your doctor or occupational therapist suggest?
- Where is this support available?
- Can you get this support closer to home?
- How much does this support cost?
- Does your NDIS plan include funding for this support? Check the reasonable and necessary criteria here.
- What do other people who have seen this provider or tried this support think? What benefits did they get?
5 Tips to Find the Perfect NDIS Service Provider
If you don’t know how to find an NDIS provider, we have got you covered. Our aim is to establish a starting point for you.
1- Provider Finder
The official ndis.gov.au site has a search engine called provider finder. This is the most straightforward and trouble-free way to search for NDIS providers. You can narrow your search by suburb, state, and support type. Below is the link to begin searching at provider finder:
https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/working-providers/find-registered-provider/provider-finder
2- NDIS Provider Directories
There are also online NDIS Provider directories that can help you. These tools are often more advanced, meaning you can narrow your search even more. You may need a quick registration or pay a small fee to use these directories. Here are some of the well-known directory sites:
- https://mycarespace.com.au/
- https://www.karista.com.au/
- https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/
- https://clickability.com.au/
3- Friends & Family
Do you know why you should ask your friends and family for NDIS providers? Because nothing beats a good old referral. Besides, friends and family know exactly what your goals are, so it’s easier for them to refer you to the rightest person. That’s why don’t forget to do thorough research among your smaller circle to find the best NDIS providers.
4- Google Search Results
Is there a more practical way than Google searching for NDIS providers? Google has a complex algorithm that also brings you the best local search results. When you Google search for NDIS providers, you will end up with the official NDIS website, the provider directories, and the individual websites of the service providers. Each page on Google includes ten results, so if you check out the first three pages, 30 different options would be more than enough to get an idea of your potential service providers in your area. In your Google search, you can also check out the reviews of your potential NDIS provider.
5- Local Advertising
Lastly, you can check out local advertisements both online and offline. Most NDIS providers would advertise on various platforms to grow their businesses. Moreover, you can also benefit from advertising to hire a support worker directly. This allows you to have great control over your wishes and budget. When you are hiring a support worker directly, make sure to seek out official documents and make sure that the person in question can actually help you.
We are Devote Care, enabling dignified lives through personalised service. It’s no understatement to say that every member of the Devote Care family sees what we do as a job; it’s a calling and a privilege. Achieve your NDIS goals with us. We are at our service on 1300 300 999, or get a free consultation here!
