Guides
Plan management guides
How plan managers work, what they do and how to choose between management types.
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.
Plan management guides
Self-managed, plan-managed or agency-managed: which is right for you?
Compare the three ways to manage NDIS funding. See who pays providers, which providers you can use, how much paperwork you do, and how to change.
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 min read
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