Guides

Getting your head around the NDIS

Short, plain-language explainers for when you’re just getting started — or helping someone who is. No jargon, no sales pitch. Each takes a few minutes.

How NDIS funding works

Your NDIS plan splits your funding into separate budgets, and each one works a little differently. Knowing which is which saves a lot of confusion.

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Who does what: coordinator, plan manager, support worker

Support worker, support coordinator, plan manager — the names sound alike, but they do very different jobs. Here's who does what.

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How your plan is managed (and why it matters)

How your plan is managed decides two things: who pays your providers, and which providers you're allowed to use. It's worth understanding before you start choosing supports.

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What happens at a plan reassessment

Before your plan ends, the NDIA reviews it and works out your next one. You may still hear this called a "plan review" — the current term is a plan reassessment. Here's what to expect.

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These guides are general information to help you get oriented — not official advice. The NDIS is changing, so for the current rules always check ndis.gov.au or talk to your planner, Local Area Coordinator, or support coordinator.