In this episode of SILosophy, Tania Gomez sits down with Storm Menzies, an expert in NDIS funding and SIL participant support, to discuss how SIL providers can proactively ensure participants receive the right funding for their needs. Storm shares insider tips, advocacy strategies, and practical steps for navigating the funding review process.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Welcome back to SILosophy with Storm Menzies 02:10 – Storm’s background in SIL, support coordination, and allied health 05:20 – The #1 mistake SIL providers make in securing participant funding 07:30 – Why evidence is everything – What NDIS needs to approve funding 10:15 – The importance of proactive documentation & early planning for reviews 13:00 – How to advocate for funding increases – strategies that work 16:45 – Going beyond emails – Why in-person advocacy & local MPs can make a difference 19:20 – How to prepare for NDIS plan reviews & what’s changed in 2024 21:10 – Final tips: Organisation & collaboration are key to funding success   Follow Tania Gomez Consulting on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taniagomezconsulting/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniagomezconsulting/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/tania-gomez-consulting   Or you can also visit our website: http://www.taniagomez.com.au/   #silhosophy #episode21 #taniagomez #taniagomezconsulting #ndisfunding #ndissupport #ndisprovider #participantfunding #ndishelp #fundingforparticipants #ndisepisode #ndisadvice #ndisconsulting #ndissupportcoordination #ndisfundinghelp