Leading Edge Support Coordination - Central Coast, NSW

05/12/2025

📣 Holiday Closure Notice

As we head into the festive season, we want to let our wonderful clients and families know that our service will be closed for two weeks from Saturday 20th December and will reopen on Monday, 5 January.

During this time, our team will be taking a well-earned break to rest and recharge so we can return refreshed and ready to continue supporting you in the new year.

If you have any urgent matters before the break, please reach out as soon as possible so we can assist.

If you need assistance while we are off please contact NDIS on 1800 800 110.

Thank you for your understanding and for being part of our community.

Wishing you all a safe, relaxing and joyful holiday season! 🎄✨
Sandy, April and Samantha.

02/12/2025

Every year on December 3, we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). This day was established by the United Nations in 1992 to promote understanding of disability issues, advocate for dignity and rights, and raise awareness about the benefits of an inclusive society. 🥰It reminds us that disability rights are human rights and that inclusion is essential for social progress

WHAT YOU CAN DO
🧐Learn about disability rights and inclusion.
🥸Advocate for accessibility in your community.
🥳Celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities.
Together, we can create a world where ability, not barriers, defines opportunity.

27/11/2025

If you’re seeking a playground that’s inclusive and accessible, check out Playground Finder. Playground Finder lets you search by important features: “all-ability”, “fully fenced”, “toilets”, “shade”, “bike paths”, “parking” and more — letting you find playgrounds that truly meet your family’s needs.

If you work with families of people with disability — don’t keep this to yourself. Share it, tag a few people who might benefit, or even start a conversation: This resource could make a real difference to families who often struggle to find accessible, inclusive, safe and fun play spaces.

Play Australia’s office is located in Westerfolds Park – Melbourne, Victoria. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we are on, the Wurundgjeri people of the Kulin nation. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our respect to Elders past, pre...

23/11/2025

⭐ How to Identify When You Need a Formal Advocate ⭐

The NDIS can be confusing at times, and it’s completely okay to need extra support. Sometimes a formal advocate is the best person to make sure your rights are protected and your voice is heard — especially during big decisions or difficult situations.

You may need a formal advocate if you’re:
👉unable to act, speak or write about a difficult situation on your own, or don’t have the support network to help you do so
👉 Preparing for an appeal to the Administrative Review Tribunal (TAG)
👉 Dealing with disagreements or issues with a provider
👉 Feeling unsafe or like your choice and control are at risk
👉 Facing complex situations where you need someone independent on your side

As Support Coordinators, we’re here to help you understand your NDIS plan and connect you with NDIS services. But it’s important to know:
🔹 Support Coordinators can’t act as your formal advocate
🔹 We must stay impartial so you can make your own informed choices
🔹 Advocacy requires someone independent, with no conflict of interest

What we can do is walk beside you, help you explore your options, and link you to trusted advocacy organisations when you need them. 💙

If you think you may need formal advocacy or you’re just not sure — reach out. We’re always here to help you navigate the NDIS with confidence.

Send a message to learn more

20/11/2025

Now Free In Australia

29/10/2025

Tony Attwood is well known for his expertise and knowledge in ASD. SourceKids have released a video series featuring Tony Attwood, covering key topics such as talking to you child about their diagnosis; finding your child allies at school; and strategies to help build your child’s emotional awareness. Access the free videos here:

Source Kids together with expert Tony Attwood created a series of practical videos for parents, teachers and carers covering a variety of key topics around autism.

23/10/2025

We have a new Specialist Support Coordinator🥳!! Well new to us.... but not new to the industry. Welcome to the team Sam :)

19/09/2025

We've seen a growing number of support workers choosing to step away from larger organisations to work independently. It's an exciting move—but it’s important to be fully informed about your responsibilities under the NDIS and your obligations to the people you support. We are often contacted with questions about how to operate as an independent SW (ABN, tax etc); how to invoice, what they can claim, and what a service agreement should look like. Unfortunately this takes us away from our actual COS role.

So..........
If you need help learning how to operate your own business: https://business.gov.au/ is the place to go.

If you need help with an invoice template- many plan manager websites have one on their website that you can access.

A support worker service agreement can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/4372275686/support-worker-service-agreement-for

NDIS have a range of resources about how to operate as an NDIS provider here: https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers

NDIS offer info sessions on a variety of topics including how to join the NDIS, operate as a provider, and using a plan. Topics regularly change and can be found here: https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/events?page=2

Information about what you can charge, and from what category, are found in the NDIS priceguide: https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/pricing-arrangements
These are not 'set' rates. Clients can negotiate a lower rate and should, if you are new to the industry and/or not providing any complex support or capacity building.

NDIS worker training modules can be found here: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workforce/online-training-modules

Enjoy!

The NDIS Commission has created online training modules that help NDIS workers understand their role and obligations and better support people with disability.

03/09/2025

https://events.humanitix.com/central-coast-community-disability-expo

The Central Coast Community Disability Expo hosted by The Disability Events Community.

22/08/2025

Coast Swap - Youth Clothes Swap & Sustainability Workshop!

A wonderful initiative for the Central Coast, if you are interested in fashion and aged 12-24 this might be the event for you. Bringing together creativity, sustainability and community together for 'Buy Nothing New Month'

Come hang - bring your old clothes to trade, learn about sustainability, and have fun making an impact with other young people!

21/08/2025

A tip for all business visiting our page... please list your PROVIDER NUMBER on your website, email address or business card (or all of the above). This speeds up the endorsement process that participants with PACE plans are now required to do when they connect to your service for the first time.

21/08/2025

Future Choices Expo is happening at Mingara Recreation Club on Thursday 28 August 9amm to 1pm. This is a great opportunity to explore post school options.

The Future Choices Expo helps students with disability in the Hunter and Central Coast plan pathways after school with support, training, and services.