NDIS glossary

NDIS

National Disability Insurance Scheme

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is the Australian Government scheme that funds disability supports for eligible people under 65. It is run by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

NDIAThe government agency that runs the NDIS.
ParticipantA person with disability who has been found eligible for the NDIS and has (or is waiting for) a plan.
NDIS planA written agreement that sets out a participant's goals and the funding approved for their supports.

Guides that mention NDIS

Carers
A carer's guide to the NDIS: your role, your rights and your wellbeing
A plain guide for family carers of NDIS participants: how you can help, nominee and support-person options, privacy, support for yourself, and common questions.
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 min read
Support workers
ABN and insurance for sole trader NDIS support workers
Working for yourself as a support worker? Learn the basics of an ABN, invoicing plan-managed clients, GST, insurance to ask about, and where to get advice.
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 min read
Allied health
Allied health under the NDIS: how therapy supports work
How NDIS funding can pay for therapy such as OT, physio, speech pathology and psychology. See where it sits in your plan and what evidence helps.
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 min read

General information only

This is general information, not advice. NDIS rules change, so check ndis.gov.au or talk to the NDIA, your planner or an independent advocate before you decide.

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Guides that mention NDIS

A carer's guide to the NDIS: your role, your rights and your wellbeing

ABN and insurance for sole trader NDIS support workers

Allied health under the NDIS: how therapy supports work