Welcome to the course! I’m excited to see you here and would love to follow your journey to start your own support work business. It’s an exciting step in your career and I am pleased to be able to guide you along to achieve the business goals you have set for yourself. Before you get started, take some time to read the course guidelines set out below.
Course Guidelines
When you sign up for the “Start Your Thriving NDIS Support Work Business: A Step-by-Step Online Course”, you have lifetime access to the course and any updates made. But don’t wait a lifetime to get started. Get your business started now!
Code of Conduct
We believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity and this is something you will do with your clients and we expect that with anyone you interact with on the course platform, Facebook groups and any social media platforms.
Here are some rules to practice:
- Always be kind & respectful;
- Never harass another member of the group or team;
- Don’t use abusive language or behavior towards the course provider, support team and other participants;
- Never discriminate towards others in any way, including against race, ethnicity, gender, ideology, religion or other as this is considered a violation of this code
- Always communicate your needs, interests and questions to the provider or participants as required but please be respectful in all communications;
- Always learn, listen, and challenge yourself;
- Build positive relationships;
- Enjoy!
We want the course to be an enjoyable, learning experience for all and want to create a respectful and supportive community. What you get out of the course will relate to what you put in, and we want you to experience success.
However, if you can’t be kind or respectful, we will ban you from the course without warning. No refund will be provided.
Confidentiality
Everything shared in the course groups and platforms is confidential. We are creating a safe, supportive community for people to share their experiences, knowledge and questions while they learn. However, what people share with you is not to be shared outside the groups.
Therefore, do not reprint, repost, use, or share about anyone else’s experiences or content outside of this space unless you have their express written permission to do so.
Copyright
All course materials are © Claire Steinke / ProvCare. You cannot share course materials or log ins with anyone else, nor can you sell them or any part, or claim them as your own. Please be respectful of all the hours and knowledge I have put into creating this course for you.
If you are found to be infringing on my copyright, your membership will be immediately cancelled without warning or refund.
Refund policy
All purchases for “Start Your Thriving NDIS Support Work Business: A Step-by-Step Online Course” are final. No refunds are given.
Welcome to your gateway to the NDIS business! In this section of our learning page you’ll discover easy-to-follow modules tailored just for you. Use the tabs to guide your way through this course, you can explore each lesson at your own pace. Get ready to unlock your potential and build the business of your dreams!
The following is what you can look forward to in this course:
Module 1 – Introduction to Support Work
Module 2 – Understanding the NDIS
Module 3 – Setting up your business
Module 4 – Finding clients
Module 5 – Onboarding clients
Module 6 – Health and safety management
Module 7 – Record keeping
Module 1 – Introduction to Support Work
What is support work?
Benefits of running your own support work business.
What makes a good support worker?
Qualifications required to be a support worker.
Skills required to be a support worker.
What services can I offer?
Module 2 – Understanding the NDIS
The philosophy of the NDIS.
Do I need to register my business with the NDIS?
NDIS pricing structures and how to navigate them.
How to contact the NDIA Commission.
Module 3 – Setting up your business
What sort of business structure should I choose?
Do I need to register my business name?
How to apply for an ABN.
Should I register for GST?
Setting up a business bank account.
Getting the right insurance for your business.
Do I need a website?
Module 4 – Finding clients
Existing disability platforms to use for advertising. (inc. Pros and Cons)
What to include in your profile on a disability platform.
How to advertise your services in other places.
Marketing materials for your business.
Module 5 – Onboarding clients
Setting or negotiating your rates.
Contracts and agreements.
Policies and procedures
Invoicing clients.
Registering with clients’ Plan Managers.
Module 6 – Health and safety management
Risk management. Assessing a workplace.
Personal Protective Equipment.
Client Health and Safety
Manual Handling
Reporting and recording incidents
WorkCover insurance
Car and equipment maintenance
Covid-19 safety management
Vaccinations
Module 7 – Record keeping
Timesheets.
Invoicing requirements.
Accounting systems.
Excel spreadsheets for keeping records.
Business expenses – what you can and can’t claim.
Mileage records.
