Start with goals and support needs
Your goals describe what you want to work towards. Think about the parts of everyday life where disability-related assistance would make a difference.
Your plan sets out the funding available for approved supports. It does not mean that every possible service is automatically covered.
Check how your funding is managed
Funding may be self-managed, plan-managed or NDIA-managed, and a plan can contain more than one management option. This affects how claims are paid and which providers can deliver certain supports.
For NDIA-managed supports, you generally need a registered provider. Some types of support have additional registration requirements.
Match the support to the budget
Daily living assistance, community participation, transport arrangements and support coordination may be funded through different parts of a plan. Ask your support coordinator, plan manager or NDIS contact if you are unsure what is available.
Before booking, discuss the specific service, costs, availability and any applicable service agreement.
Keep useful notes
A simple list of preferred activities, support times, providers and questions can make planning conversations easier.
- What would I like to achieve?
- Which supports are already funded?
- How is each relevant budget managed?
- Who can help explain anything unclear?
Verified reference points
Official NDIS resources
This article is general information. NDIS rules, pricing and individual funding arrangements can change. Refer to these official sources for current guidance.