NDIS glossary
Plan manager
A provider that handles the financial side of a plan-managed participant's plan: paying invoices, tracking spending and reporting to the participant.
Related terms
- Plan managementA Capacity Building support where a plan manager pays providers' invoices from the participant's plan, tracks the budget and keeps financial records.
- Verified plan manager (Goodo badge)A Goodo badge for plan managers whose organisation holds registration group 0127 (Plan Management) on the NDIS Provider Register, with identity and employer authorisation checked.
- Conflict of interestWhen a person or organisation could benefit by steering a participant towards particular supports.
Guides that mention Plan manager
Support coordination
Support coordinator vs plan manager: what's the difference?
Support coordinators help you find and use supports. Plan managers handle the money. See both roles side by side and when you might need one, both or neither.
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 min read
Plan management
What is an NDIS plan manager? A plain guide
A plan manager pays your providers and tracks your NDIS budget. Learn what they do, what they don't, what they cost you, and how to check one is registered.
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 min read
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