Rambles are ok Sis. Better out than in.
Once you receive approval for the NDIS (which I have been. WA is well behind the Eastern States in providing funding for psychological support) the the next step is to have a planning meeting to determine what services or supports you require. For example I need more psychological support & specialist treatment and only a little practical help. A local area coordinator records all this information taken from you, puts it in a sensible, logical order and sends it for approval. If the requests are accepted or approved then a certain. amount of funding is allocated to you (for the first 12 months & then it is reviewed). There is usually someone appointed to you to help find the services, manage the funding allocation and report back to the NDIA (national disability insurance agency--slightly different to the NDIS). In the planning stages you give info about how you are living and functioning, what supports you have and what your short to long term goals are--like returning to work. It's very, very complex & I couldn't possibly cover everything about it in one post. But essentially when applying for the NDIS and in the planning stages you have to think about how you manage on your worst days and use that as a guide (otherwise you wouldn't be approved if you were functioning at an okish level). That's why it's hard, and why I feel so fkd up. Getting NDIS funding for mental illness can only be given if your condition is likely to be permanent and impact your day to day functioning and abilities.
I'm sure you are doing the best you can in all areas and for everyone which is tricky with different ages and stages in their lives. You are only one person taking on the role of sister, mother, granddaughter and carer. Give yourself a little slack. You can't possibly meet everyone's expectations or demands.
And hopefully Monday brings some answers for you mouth.
@outlander 💜 💜
