NDIS Resources
Helpful Resources for NDIS Participants
Everything you need to navigate the NDIS with confidence. Access official NDIS portals, downloadable guides, support services, and helpful information for participants and families across South West Sydney.
NDIS Official Resources
myplace Participant Portal
Access your NDIS plan, track your budget, submit claims, and manage your supports online.
Visit myplace PortalNDIS Mobile App
Download the myplace app to manage your plan on the go. Available for iOS and Android.
Download AppNDIS Website
The main NDIS website with information about eligibility, applying, and using your plan.
Visit NDIS.gov.auContact NDIS
Call the NDIS on 1800 800 110 for support with applications, plans, and general queries.
Call 1800 800 110NDIS Price Guide
View the official NDIS Price Guide and Support Catalogue to understand pricing for different supports.
View Price GuideFind NDIS Providers
Search for registered NDIS providers in your area using the official Provider Finder.
Search ProvidersBlue Bird NDIS Guides
Downloadable Guides & Checklists
Am I Ready for the NDIS?
Self-assessment checklist to determine if you're ready to apply
Download PDFGlossary of Common Disabilities
Definitions and explanations of common disability types
Download PDFUnderstanding Your Service Agreement
Plain English guide to Service Agreements with template and checklist
Download PDFEmergency Contact Information Sheet
Fill-in form with your emergency contacts, medications, and medical info
Download PDFNDIS Evidence Collection Checklist
Complete guide to gathering medical evidence for your NDIS application
Download PDFGetting the Language Right in Doctor Reports
Help your doctor write reports that meet NDIS requirements
Download PDFExternal Support Services
NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
Make complaints, report concerns, or get help with NDIS provider issues. Call 1800 035 544
Visit NDIS CommissionDisability Advocacy Network Australia
Independent advocacy services to help you understand your rights and make complaints.
Find an AdvocateLocal Area Coordination (LAC)
Free support to understand the NDIS, prepare your application, and connect with services.
Find Your LACPlan Management Information
Learn about plan management and how it can help you manage your NDIS budget and payments.
Learn About Plan ManagementNDIS Glossary — Common Terms Explained
- NDIS
- National Disability Insurance Scheme — a government program that provides funding for disability supports.
- NDIA
- National Disability Insurance Agency — the organization that runs the NDIS.
- LAC
- Local Area Coordinator — a person who helps you understand the NDIS and connect with services in your area.
- Support Coordinator
- A person funded by your NDIS plan to help you find providers, manage supports, and achieve your goals.
- Core Supports
- Funding for day-to-day disability supports like personal care, transport, and community access.
- Capacity Building
- Funding to help you build skills and independence, including therapy, support coordination, and employment supports.
- Capital Supports
- Funding for one-off purchases like assistive technology, equipment, and home modifications.
- myplace Portal
- The online portal where you can view your NDIS plan, track your budget, and manage supports.
- Plan Management
- A service where a plan manager pays your providers and tracks your budget on your behalf.
- Self-Managed
- When you manage your own NDIS budget, pay providers yourself, and submit claims to the NDIS for reimbursement.
- Agency Managed
- When the NDIA manages your funding and pays registered providers directly on your behalf.
- Service Agreement
- A written contract between you and your provider outlining the supports, costs, and terms of service.
- NDIS Price Guide
- The official list of maximum prices providers can charge for NDIS supports.
- Reasonable and Necessary
- Supports that are related to your disability, help you pursue your goals, and represent value for money.
- Plan Review
- A meeting (usually once a year) to review your goals, discuss how your plan is working, and update your supports.
- NDIS Worker Screening
- A mandatory background check for all workers providing NDIS supports.
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