Understanding Your NDIS Plan: A Complete Guide for Participants

What Is an NDIS Plan?

An NDIS plan outlines the support and funding you receive through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to help you pursue your personal goals and live your best life. Each plan is tailored to your individual circumstances, with the aim of providing as much choice and control as possible over the supports you use.

If you’re just getting started, your Early Childhood Partner, Local Area Coordinator (LAC), Support Coordinator or Plan Manager will help you understand and implement your plan.

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What’s in Your NDIS Plan?

Your NDIS plan is based on discussions during your planning meeting and contains five key sections:

1. Information About You

This section includes:

• Your disability and its impact

• Your daily activities

• Where and how you live

• Who provides informal support (like family or carers)

2. Family and Friends

Your plan will acknowledge the unpaid support you receive from family or friends, which plays an important role in helping you work toward your goals.

3. Services and Community Groups

Here you’ll find:

• Services provided by local and state governments

• Access to community programs, such as public transport, libraries, and support groups

These services are not funded by the NDIS but are still essential for your wellbeing.

4. Your Goals

Setting goals is a key part of the NDIS. Your plan will include:

• Short-term goals you want to achieve within your current plan

• Long-term goals for your life

Read more about setting goals in your NDIS plan

5. Funded Supports

This section breaks down the support categories where you’ve been allocated funding. These categories might include:

• Core Supports

• Capacity Building

• Capital Supports

The funding is based on what’s reasonable and necessary for your unique situation, factoring in informal support and government/community services.

You must use your NDIS funds only for supports that relate directly to your disability.

Learn about NDIS support budgets and categories

How Your LAC, Support Coordinator, Early Childhood Partner or Plan Manager Can Help

Whether you’re new to the NDIS or transitioning to a new plan, your LAC, Support Coordinator, Early Childhood Partner or Plan Manager is your key contact for support. They can help you:

• Understand what’s in your plan

• Know what your funding can and can’t be used for

• Connect with local community and government services

• Find and choose service providers

• Set up service agreements and bookings

• Adjust to any changes in your life or plan

When to Reach Out for Help

If your needs change or you’re unsure about any part of your plan, don’t hesitate to contact your LAC, Support Coordinator or our team of friendly Plan Managers at Complete Money Management. Staying connected ensures your plan remains relevant and effective.

Useful NDIS Resources

• What’s in your NDIS plan

• Managing your NDIS plan

• Support categories explained

• Role of LACs and Support Coordinators

• Role of Plan Manager

• What happens after your plan is approved
• What supports can you purchase with your funding.
• How is your plan funding organised
• Support components
• Replacement Supports
• What happens during your plan
• What if your situation changes
• When can’t you use your plan
• What if you are not happy with your plan