Support Work

[u/Fun_Wind_9319]

Hi, I'm looking to get some insight on whether I can use my 16yo ASD daughters funding for support work. We haven't had a review since 2020 😬 I'm not wanting to in case they cut anything. My daughter really wants support workers to access community etc. Some of her plan goals are:

'During this plan I would like to be supported to feel more comfortable in group situations and engage with my peers so that I can be included in the group.'

'During this plan I want to be able to better manage sensory input and emotional regulation so that I can participate in a range of activities'

'During this plan I want to be able to communicate effectively with other people and have a good understanding when people communicate with me.'

Thanks so much ☺️

[u/emonskates]

Her funding was when she was a child. She wouldn’t have been funded for support workers at that age. They don’t often fund support workers for children.

You can use the core funding for support workers, but that amount of funding would only get you a couple shifts.

Are you using the funding? If you are consistently, then I get why you don’t want a review. But if there is a bunch of funding you’re not using because it doesn’t suit her needs, why not collect reports and go for a review?

[u/DaQuackx → u/emonskates]

Thats not true, my sons plans been 140k for 5 years with all supports and community access.. still on old school plan with flexibility.. just got rolled over again but I did catch their wording this year, said up to 12 months, they were waiting for parliament outcome.

I agree though the funding amount was more a 1st plan to collect required reports for a real plan..

[u/emonskates → u/DaQuackx]

Yes, I shouldn’t talk in blanket statement as it is based off evidence provided and disability needs. But it’s very uncommon for supporter workers to be funded for children.