The short answer
Sparks Scribe is built for the independent support worker writing their own shift notes and sending their own NDIS coded invoices, so it is not the right fit for families managing their own supports. If that is you, our sister app Sparks Flow at sparksflow.app is built for the family side instead.
If you are a self managing participant or family member organising your own team of support workers, Sparks Scribe is not quite the right fit. Scribe is built for the independent support worker side of things. For the family side, our sister app Sparks Flow at sparksflow.app is worth a look.
Why is Sparks Scribe built for workers, not families?
Sparks Scribe is designed for the independent support worker running their own business as a sole trader, someone writing their own shift notes and sending their own NDIS coded invoices. If you are the one being paid for support, Scribe is built around your day to day.
But if you are on the other side of that relationship, rostering workers, collecting their shift notes and keeping an eye on your plan budget, you need a different set of tools.
What is Sparks Flow and what does it do?
Sparks Flow is our sister app, built by the same founder, and it is designed specifically for families managing their own NDIS supports. It can:
- Roster one off and recurring shifts
- Text workers shift offers they can confirm without needing to log in
- Collect end of shift notes and incident flags from your workers
- Track your plan budget as you go
Flow is $399 a year, including SMS, with a 14 day free trial and no lock in contract. It also covers unlimited participants per household, so if you are coordinating supports for more than one family member, it is all in one place. You can find it at sparksflow.app.
Does Sparks Scribe recommend other apps if it is not the right fit?
We get asked sometimes about how Scribe compares to other apps on the market. We are not going to recommend or steer you toward competitor products, that is not really our place. What we can do is point you to the right tool when the fit genuinely is not Scribe, which is exactly why we mention Sparks Flow here. It solves a different problem for a different person in the NDIS relationship, and it is made by the same team, so we can vouch for how it is built.
If you are still not sure whether Scribe or Flow is the right fit for your situation, drop us a line at hello@sparkscribe.app and we can point you in the right direction.
Frequently asked questions
I am a self managing NDIS participant, does Sparks Scribe work for me?
Not quite. Sparks Scribe is built for the independent support worker side of things, someone writing their own shift notes and sending their own NDIS coded invoices. If you are managing your own supports as a participant or family member, our sister app Sparks Flow at sparksflow.app is built for that instead.
What is Sparks Flow and how is it different from Sparks Scribe?
Sparks Flow is our sister app, built by the same founder, for families managing their own NDIS supports. It rosters shifts, texts workers shift offers they can confirm without logging in, collects end of shift notes and incident flags from workers, and tracks your plan budget. Find it at sparksflow.app.
How much does Sparks Flow cost?
Sparks Flow is $399 a year, including SMS, with a 14 day free trial and no lock in contract. More details are available at sparksflow.app.
Can Sparks Flow handle more than one NDIS participant in my family?
Yes, Sparks Flow covers unlimited participants per household, so if you are coordinating supports for more than one family member it is all in one place. See sparksflow.app for more.
Does Sparks Scribe recommend other apps if it is not the right fit for me?
We do not recommend or steer people toward competitor products, that is not our place. Where we can genuinely help is pointing people to Sparks Flow when the fit is not Scribe, since it solves a different problem for a different person in the NDIS relationship and is made by the same team.
Who built Sparks Flow?
Sparks Flow was built by the same founder as Sparks Scribe. It is designed specifically for the family side of managing NDIS supports. You can find it at sparksflow.app.
Who should I contact if I am not sure whether Scribe or Flow is right for me?
Email hello@sparkscribe.app and the team can point you in the right direction.