What is Pearl?

Pearl is a storehouse of resources and information for people who are already directing their own funding in Queensland or who are considering taking up this option.

The website was developed by Staffing Options specifically for people who were self-directing under the Your Life Your Choice program. However, many of the resources on Pearl are also relevant to, and congruent with, National Disability Insurance Scheme operational guidelines for people who are Self-managing their supports and services.

Topic Areas include:

• What is self-direction?

• Planning

• Purchasing and managing supports and services

• Engaging your own Staff