Understanding NDIS Roster of Care

Ever wonder how your daily support schedule gets organised with the NDIS and how they figure out how much SIL funding you need? That’s where the NDIS Roster of Care comes into play. 

The NDIS Roster of Care outlines a proposed schedule for support services delivered to each participant applying for SIL funding. It gives an overview of the services a participant requires and when they will be delivered. This document determines whether the individual’s funding for SIL is reasonable and necessary.

The NDIS Roster of Care is a vital tool for any participant applying for SIL funding and requiring daily living supports. It’s designed to ensure that your care is as unique as you are, providing you with the structured, consistent, and personalised support you need to live your life to the fullest.

What is an NDIS Roster of Care?

An NDIS Roster of Care is essentially your personal timetable for the support services you receive. It’s a detailed plan that outlines who provides your support, what specific services are included, and when these services are likely to be delivered. Think of it as your custom-designed schedule that ensures you get all the right support detailed in your NDIS plan, tailored to fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

When you apply for NDIS funding, your provider will create a Roster of Care specifically outlining the supports and services that will be provided for you. It will also outline how all residents in a shared living arrangement will contribute to shared supports and the schedules for each participant.

The Roster of Care enables the NDIS to visualise all the Supported Independent Living care you need from your provider and how much funding will cover it. Whether you need help with personal care in the mornings, assistance with household tasks in the afternoons, or support for community activities on the weekends, your Roster of Care maps it all out.

What are the benefits of an NDIS Roster of Care?

When you first apply for NDIS funding or have any changes to your circumstances or goals, it’s extremely beneficial to fill out an SIL Roster of Care. Some of these reasons include:

• Personalised planning – Your Roster of Care details who provides your support, what specific services are included, and when they are delivered. It’s tailored to ensure you have all the right support outlined in your NDIS plan.
• Clarity and organisation – With a clear plan, you and your support team know what to expect when receiving services. It helps to clarify supports, preventing confusion or missed services.
• Enhanced coordination in shared living – If you’re living in a shared living arrangement, the Roster of Care outlines how each resident contributes to shared supports. This ensures that everyone’s needs are met and that support services are distributed fairly and efficiently.
• Efficient use of funding – The Roster of Care helps the NDIS visualise all the support you need from your provider and ensures that your funding is used effectively. This detailed plan shows how your budget covers your required services, maximising the value of your NDIS funding. 
• Flexibility and adaptability – Life changes, and so do your needs. Your Roster of Care is not an exact timed schedule of your supports and can be adjusted for changes in your routine or evolving support requirements.

Although this document is not an exact schedule of supports, it helps to visualise what your services and delivery will look like, ensure you have enough funding for everything you need and you can budget your funding effectively.

Who is the NDIS Roster of Care for?

If you or a loved one are applying for SIL funding and require assistance with daily living – whether that’s help with personal activities, household tasks, or community engagement – your Service Provider will create a detailed Roster of Care specifically for you. 

This comprehensive plan uses the NDIS Roster of Care tool to map out every aspect of your support, ensuring you get the support you need to live a life full of greater independence and autonomy.

If you think you might be eligible for SIL funding and a Roster of Care reach out to our professional team at Maple. We can guide you through the application process and help set up your personalised Roster of Care.