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Support coordinators are the connective tissue of the NDIS — they help participants plan their support and connect to providers. Minimum entry: usually a bachelor's degree in social work, disability studies, psychology or related field. Most active support coordinators have a Master's in disability, social work or counselling. Registration: most states have voluntary support-coordinator registration bodies (e.g. Support Coordination Australia — SCA, which offers professional recognition but isn't mandatory). Specialist accreditation: some coordinators pursue specialist-support-coordinator accreditation (deeper training in complex cases, crisis intervention, intensive support planning) — this typically requires 5+ years experience + further training. Income: $35-$55/hour as a registered provider or $40-$70/hour as a sole-trader if you contract to multiple providers. Growing demand as NDIS expands.