Guides
Carers guides
Information for carers, family members and nominees.
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.
Carers guides
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
NDIS nominee explained: types, duties and how to appoint one
What an NDIS nominee is, the difference between plan and correspondence nominees, who can be one, and what to do if you don't need one.
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 min read