GDM Support Services

28/12/2025

Thinking about becoming an NDIS sole trader? I built the manual I wish I had.

Over the years, we’ve helped people navigate self- and plan-managed NDIS support, compliance, and day-to-day operations.

One thing kept coming up:
There’s no practical, plain-English guide for starting and running as an NDIS sole trader in Australia.

So I built one.

This Operating Manual is designed for people who want to:
• Set up correctly from day one
• Understand basic NDIS obligations without corporate fluff
• Use real templates instead of guessing or copying Facebook files
• Run a small, compliant operation without burning out

What’s included:
– NDIS Sole Trader Operating Manual (AU)
– Decision tools
– Service agreement template
– Intake & risk screening
– Shift notes, incident reports, invoices
– Cancellation & complaints procedures
– Exit / decline checklist

This isn’t a course or a hype product.
It’s a working toolkit built from lived experience.

If you’re considering going out on your own, this should save you time, stress, and expensive mistakes.

Link in comments.

17/06/2025

17/06/2025

There's just something relaxing about listening to Hamilton the Musical, baking Cookies Jam Drops and Chocolate Chips, a cuppa tea and Colouring 🥰🥰

17/06/2025

📘 FACT 13 – Your Plan Should Reflect You
Your culture. Your needs. Your nervous system.
A good NDIS plan should match the way your life actually works.
If it doesn’t… it’s not your fault. It means the system needs to listen better.

17/06/2025

📘 FACT 11 – You’re Not Stuck With Any Provider
If something doesn’t feel right — you’re allowed to leave.
You can end any service agreement at any time.
You are never trapped. Your support should feel safe.

17/06/2025

📘 FACT 10 – Small Goals Are Still Powerful
“Feel more calm.”
“Learn to manage a morning routine.”
“Go outside without panic.”
These are real NDIS goals — and they matter.
You don’t need to chase big dreams to deserve support.

17/06/2025

📘 FACT 9 – You Can Challenge NDIS Decisions
If something feels off — like your funding, services, or outcomes — you have the right to appeal.
You can bring someone with you to meetings.
Your voice is not only valid — it’s protected by law.

17/06/2025

📘 FACT 8 – The NDIS Doesn’t Cover Everything — But It Can Change Everything
It won’t pay for food or rent…
But it can fund the things that help you live with more peace, access, structure, or independence.
It’s the little supports that change lives.

17/06/2025

📘 FACT 7 – Some Supports Fit Multiple Budgets
Mentoring, therapy, or even life skills training can often be claimed under more than one category.
It all depends on how the goal is written.
Getting this right matters — and yes, we can help.

17/06/2025

📘 FACT 6 – Support Coordinators Help You Navigate It All
Think of them as your NDIS GPS.
They help you understand your plan, connect with services, and troubleshoot the system.
They don’t manage funds — they empower you to use them wisely.

17/06/2025

📘 FACT 5 – Emotional Regulation Counts as a Support Need
NDIS isn’t just about physical needs.
If emotional dysregulation, shutdowns, or overwhelm affect your daily life — that’s valid.
Supports can be funded to help with that.

17/06/2025

📘 FACT 4 – Self-Management Unlocks More Choice
Self-managed participants can work with both registered and unregistered providers.
That means more flexible support, creative mentoring, and often more personalised service.
It also means more responsibility — but you don’t have to do it alone.