Support Coordination Checkpoint Plan: Stop 'Set-and-Forget' Coordination

Effective support coordination is an active, collaborative partnership between you and your coordinator. It's not a service you simply receive; it's a process you help steer. In practice, this means your coordinator should work with you to create a clear action plan with specific goals, realistic timelines, and defined responsibilities.

You should see tangible progress, such as new service bookings being established, quotes being obtained, and regular communication about next steps. A key part of this is stakeholder engagement: your coordinator should be proactively connecting with you, your providers, and other supports like allied health professionals. Measurable progress might look like "three new provider meetings booked by the end of the month" or "all service agreements signed within two weeks of plan approval." This active management ensures your plan funds are being used purposefully to build your capacity and achieve your goals.