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What to Do If Your NDIS Support Is Not Enough | Pilbara Guide

NDIS support not enough to meet your daily needs?

When your NDIS support isn’t enough to get you through the day, it can quickly become exhausting. Simple routines start to feel difficult, support hours run out too fast, and you may find yourself relying more on family than you should have to.

A lot of people who get help from the National Disability Insurance Scheme in South Hedland and the rest of the Pilbara know what this is like. This happens when the things you need change but your National Disability Insurance Scheme plan does not change with you. Something that used to work for you might not be right, for you anymore. This can happen because your health is different now or you are living in a place or you can do more things on your own than you used to. The National Disability Insurance Scheme plan you have might not reflect these changes.

Signs Your NDIS Support Is No Longer Enough

Your current supports may not be sufficient if:

  • Your health or disability needs have increased
  • You’re running out of support hours too quickly
  • Your plan doesn’t cover personal care, community access, or behaviour support
  • Your living situation has changed
  • You’re relying heavily on family because paid supports are limited

If any of this sounds familiar, it may be time to take action.

Step 1: Review Your Current NDIS Plan

Start by carefully reviewing your NDIS plan and asking yourself:

  • Are all your daily living needs being supported?
  • Are the funded hours realistic for your routine?
  • Are there gaps in services such as personal care, respite, or community participation?

Many participants only realise later that their plan doesn’t fully reflect their day-to-day needs especially in regional and remote areas like Pilbara, where access to services can be more complex.

Step 2: Speak With Your NDIS Provider

Your provider plays a key role in identifying support gaps.

A good NDIS provider can:

  • Review how your funding is being used
  • Identify unmet needs
  • Help document changes in your circumstances
  • Provide reports to support a review request

If your provider isn’t helping you navigate these issues, it may be worth considering a provider who understands local NDIS challenges in South Hedland and Pilbara.

Step 3: Request an NDIS Plan Review (Change of Circumstances)

If the help you are getting is not enough you can ask for a Change of Circumstances review which is also known as a Section 48 review or a Change of Circumstances (Section 48) review.

There are some reasons why things get approved. These include:

  • Increased care needs
  • New diagnoses or assessments
  • Declining physical or mental health
  • Inadequate funded hours for daily living

If you’re unsure how reviews work, understanding the NDIS plan review process can help you prepare the right evidence and avoid delays.

Step 4: Consider Changing Your NDIS Provider

Sometimes the issue isn’t just funding, it’s how supports are delivered.

You may benefit from changing providers if:

  • Support hours are poorly managed
  • Services feel inconsistent
  • Communication is unclear
  • Your provider doesn’t understand remote or regional needs

In Pilbara, having a provider who understands local communities, travel challenges, and cultural needs makes a significant difference.

Step 5: Get Support While You Wait

NDIS reviews can take time. While waiting, your provider may help you:

  • Adjust support schedules
  • Prioritise essential services
  • Access temporary solutions such as short-term supports or respite

The goal is to ensure your safety and wellbeing are maintained during the process.

How STARR Care Can Help When Your NDIS Support Isn’t Enough

When NDIS support falls short, having the right provider makes a real difference. STARR Care supports NDIS participants across South Hedland and the wider Pilbara by helping them understand their options and take the next steps with confidence.

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STARR Care works closely with participants to:

  • Review current NDIS plans and identify support gaps
  • Provide clear reports and documentation to support plan reviews
  • Adjust supports to better match daily living needs
  • Deliver consistent, local support that reflects regional and remote realities

Whether you need help with personal care, community access, respite, behaviour support, or complex needs, the focus is always on providing support that fits your life not just what’s written on a plan.

CONTACT US

Local Support That Understands Pilbara Communities

STARR Care is available to support NDIS participants and families across South Hedland and Pilbara with guidance, flexibility, and care.

Call: +61 487 468 829
Email: info@starrcare.com.au
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