Support coordination helps families make sense of an NDIS plan and turn it into real, working supports for their child. This guide explains what support coordination involves, when it might help, what it costs, and how to choose a provider in Perth — and it features a selection of local providers listed on this page.
Perth-based OT practice (clinic in Booragoon) serving all ages—children through older adults. Offers occupational therapy, Functional Capacity Assessments, and Support Coordination (Levels 2-3). NDIS, Medicare, and private clients accepted. Telehealth available Australia-wide; mobile and in-clinic services offered.
Multidisciplinary Perth CBD practice offering Speech Pathology, OT, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Dietetics, Music/Art Therapy, Social Work, Counselling, Audiology, Support Coordination, Plan Management and Positive Behaviour Support. Physiotherapy treats from 1-day-old babies to adolescents. NDIS plan management and funding assistance offered; no telehealth or waitlist details specified.
Registered NDIS provider in Booragoon, WA offering Occupational Therapy, Specialist Support Coordination, Positive Behaviour Support and Neurofeedback, plus ADHD assessments. Culturally safe, trauma-informed care with Persian (Farsi) speaking staff, serving children and adults across Perth.
NDIS registered provider in Balcatta, WA offering occupational therapy, speech pathology, positive behaviour support, psychology, exercise physiology, functional capacity assessments, and school leaver employment support, with mobile/home visit options.
NDIS-registered multidisciplinary paediatric provider in Perth (Myaree, plus other clinics) offering occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology, and physiotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults. Neuroaffirming, family-centred. Telehealth Australia-wide and mobile services offered. Accepts NDIS, Medicare, private health, self-funded clients.
Bentley (Cannington) 360 Health Centre offers Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, Exercise Physiologist, Mental Health Counselling and Mental Health Worker services; no explicit paediatric age range, NDIS registration, telehealth, or waitlist details provided.
Registered NDIS provider in Cockburn Central, WA offering occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, positive behaviour support, and allied health assistants. Services delivered in-clinic, at home, in community, and via telehealth; open to NDIS and private-paying clients.
Registered NDIS provider in Inglewood, WA offering occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, positive behaviour support, and allied health assistants. Services provided in-clinic, at home, in community, or via telehealth for NDIS and private clients, including Better At Home surgical recovery support.
Support coordination is a service that helps you understand your child's NDIS plan and put it into action. A support coordinator works alongside you to connect the funding in the plan with the right therapists, services and community supports. For families of children, this often means finding speech pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, early childhood providers and playgroups, then helping to book, review and adjust those services over time.
There are generally three levels: Support Connection (short-term help to build your ability to use your plan), Support Coordination (help to design and set up supports and build your skills to manage them), and Specialist Support Coordination (a higher-intensity level for more complex situations, such as when a child has multiple services, unstable circumstances or crisis needs). Your child's plan will specify which level, if any, is funded.
It's worth being clear about what a support coordinator does not do: they don't provide therapy, diagnose, or make medical recommendations. Their role is coordination — connecting you with qualified professionals and helping the plan run smoothly.
Many families choose support coordination when:
Support coordination can be funded across all ages where it appears in an NDIS plan. For younger children (under 9), families often access help through the Early Childhood Approach, where an early childhood partner may provide some coordination support. For older children and teenagers, dedicated support coordination in the plan is common. The right approach depends on your child's plan and needs.
An initial meeting is usually about getting to know your family and your child's goals. Expect the coordinator to:
Many first appointments are offered by phone, video or in person. Ask what suits your family — telehealth can be handy if you're outside central Perth or managing a busy schedule.
Support coordination is funded under Capacity Building — Support Coordination in your child's plan. Because it's plan-funded, you generally aren't paying out of pocket when it's included and used within your allocated hours.
The NDIS sets price caps for support coordination, and these are reviewed regularly. As a general guide, hourly rates in Australia sit roughly in the $100–$110 per hour range for standard support coordination, with specialist support coordination attracting a higher cap. These figures change, so always check the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits and confirm rates with the provider before you start. If support coordination isn't in your plan, it can be requested at your next review with supporting evidence.
When comparing providers — including those featured on this page such as Bespoke OT (Booragoon), Language For Life (Perth CBD), Morph Therapy (Booragoon), Ability Action Australia (Balcatta), Better Rehab (Inglewood) and Therapy for Kids Perth across several suburbs — consider:
Taking the time to ask these questions helps you find a coordinator who fits your family's needs and makes your child's NDIS plan work as intended.
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Yes, when it is included in your child's plan under Capacity Building — Support Coordination. If it isn't listed, you can request it at your next plan review with supporting evidence about why it's needed.
Plan management handles the financial side — paying invoices and tracking your budget. Support coordination helps you find, connect with and coordinate the actual services and supports for your child. Some families use both.
It's funded through your NDIS plan rather than paid out of pocket. The NDIS sets price caps, with standard support coordination generally around $100–$110 per hour as a guide. These figures change, so check current NDIS pricing and confirm with the provider.
Ask whether they're a registered NDIS provider and about their coordinators' backgrounds. Where allied health professionals are involved, look for recognised credentials such as AHPRA registration, Speech Pathology Australia or Occupational Therapy Australia membership.
Many Perth providers offer support coordination by phone or video as well as in person. This can be helpful if you live outside central suburbs or have a busy schedule. Ask each provider what options they offer.