What is a remote community connector

What a remote community connector (RCC) is

Remote community connectors (RCCs) help people with disability in remote or very remote communities.

They understand the local community, culture and language and work for First Nations community organisations.

There’s a network of about 200 RCCs helping people across 480 remote communities.

What a remote community connector (RCC) is for

What RCCs can do

RCCs can help you:

• understand the NDIS and how to apply
• gather evidence to apply for the NDIS
• prepare for your plan meeting
• find providers
• understand how to use your funding
• with questions you may have about the NDIS
• access local providers and other community-based services
• with translation services to communicate with us and your providers.

What RCCs can’t do

RCCs can’t:

• give you medical advice as they’re not healthcare professionals
• decide who can join the NDIS
• make or change NDIS funding decisions
• provide NDIS supports
• request for changes to your plan
• lodge forms on your behalf.

What working with a remote community connector (RCC) is like

Connection with your RCC

Once you’ve connected with an RCC in your area they’ll get to know you by asking you questions.

They’ll also let you know how they can help you and let you know what services are available in your area.

Finding an RCC

Search for an NDIS partner in your area.

You can look for an RCC from the list below if you can’t find an NDIS partner in your area.

Find an RCC in your area