A
Access Request Decision
The NDIA's decision on whether a person meets the NDIS access requirements.
Activity Limitations
Difficulties an individual may have in executing activities.
Agency-Managed
When the NDIA manages the funding in a participant's plan.
Assistive Technology
Equipment that helps a person with disability perform daily tasks.
Access Request Form
The form used to apply for the NDIS.
Advocate
Someone who speaks or acts on behalf of a person with disability.
Annual Plan Review
A yearly reassessment of a participant's NDIS plan.
B
Behaviour Support Plan
A document outlining strategies to support a person with challenging behaviours.
Bulk Billing
When a healthcare provider accepts the Medicare benefit as full payment for a service.
Bilateral Agreement
An agreement between the Commonwealth and state/territory governments about NDIS implementation.
C
Capacity Building
Supports that help participants build their independence and skills.
Carer
Someone who provides personal care, support, and assistance to a person with disability.
Choice and Control
A key principle of the NDIS, allowing participants to choose their supports and providers.
Community Participation
Involvement in local community activities and events.
Core Supports
Funding for everyday activities, current disability-related needs, and goals.
Capital Support
Funding for higher-cost pieces of assistive technology, equipment, or home/vehicle modifications.
Centrelink
The Australian Government agency responsible for delivering social security payments and services.
Chronic Condition
A long-lasting health condition or disease.
Complaint
A formal expression of dissatisfaction with NDIS supports or services.
D
Developmental Delay
A significant delay in a child's development.
Disability Support Pension
A Centrelink payment for people with permanent disabilities affecting their ability to work.
Disability
A condition that affects a person's ability to participate in daily activities.
E
Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI)
Supports for children under 7 with developmental delay or disability.
Eligibility
The criteria a person must meet to access the NDIS.
Evidence of Disability
Documentation that confirms a person's disability and its impact.
Early Childhood Partner
Organisations that deliver ECEI services for children under 7.
Episodic Disability
A disability with symptoms that come and go over time.
F
Functional Capacity
A person's ability to participate in different areas of life.
Formal Supports
Paid disability supports and services.
G
Goals
Objectives that participants aim to achieve with NDIS support.
Guardianship
Legal authority to make decisions on behalf of a person with disability.
Guardian
A person appointed to make decisions for someone unable to do so themselves.
H
Home Modifications
Changes to a participant's home to improve accessibility.
I
Independent Assessment
An assessment of a person's functional capacity by an independent health professional.
Informal Supports
Unpaid care and support provided by family, friends, and community.
Individual Living Options (ILO)
Flexible approaches to housing and support for NDIS participants.
Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC)
NDIS-funded activities that benefit the whole community.
J
Justice Liaison Officer
A staff member linking justice staff and the NDIA for participants in custody.
K
Key Worker
A main point of contact for coordinating a participant's supports and services.
L
Level of Function
A person's ability to perform activities in different life areas.
Local Area Coordinator (LAC)
A person who helps participants understand and access the NDIS.
M
Mainstream Services
General services available to all Australians, such as healthcare and education.
Multidisciplinary Team
A group of professionals from different disciplines working together to support a participant.
Mental Health Care Plan
A plan developed by a GP to manage a person's mental health condition.
N
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
The independent government agency that implements the NDIS.
NDIS Plan
A document outlining a participant's goals, supports, and funding.
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
The body responsible for improving the quality and safety of NDIS supports and services.
NDIS Appeals
The process for reviewing NDIS decisions.
NDIS Price Guide
A document outlining the maximum prices that can be charged for NDIS supports.
O
Occupational Therapy
Therapy that helps people participate in everyday activities.
P
Participant
A person who meets the access requirements and has an approved NDIS plan.
Permanent and Significant Disability
A lifelong disability that substantially impacts daily activities.
Plan Management
The way a participant's NDIS funding is managed.
Plan Reassessment
A review of a participant's NDIS plan, which can be initiated by the CEO or requested by the participant.
Provider
An individual or organisation delivering supports or services to NDIS participants.
Psychosocial Disability
A disability arising from mental health issues.
Participant Statement
A document outlining a participant's goals and aspirations.
Plan Implementation
The process of putting an NDIS plan into action.
Plan Nominee
Someone appointed to act on behalf of a participant in relation to their NDIS plan.
Plan Review
A regular reassessment of a participant's NDIS plan.
Prader-Willi Syndrome
A rare genetic disorder affecting development and behavior.
Psychosocial Recovery Coach
A support person who helps participants with psychosocial disability to build capacity and connect with services.
Q
Quality and Safeguards Framework
A system to ensure the quality and safety of NDIS supports and services.
R
Reasonable and Necessary
The criteria used to determine which supports will be funded by the NDIS.
Registered Plan Management Provider
An organisation registered to help participants manage their NDIS funding.
Respite Care
Short-term care that gives regular carers a break.
Reasonable and Necessary Supports
Supports that are related to a participant's disability and represent value for money.
Registered Provider
A provider that has met NDIS requirements and can deliver certain supports.
S
Self-Management
When a participant manages their own NDIS funding.
Service Booking
An agreement between a participant and provider for the delivery of supports.
Support Coordination
Assistance to implement and manage supports in an NDIS plan.
Service Agreement
A contract between a participant and provider outlining the supports to be delivered.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
Housing for people who require specialist housing solutions.
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Help with daily tasks to live as independently as possible.
T
Temporary Transformation Payment (TTP)
An additional payment to some providers to assist with NDIS transition costs.
Transport Funding
NDIS support to help participants travel to access the community or services.
Therapy Supports
Services that help improve a participant's function and independence.
U
Unregistered Provider
A provider that hasn't registered with the NDIS but can still provide some supports.
V
Vehicle Modifications
Changes to a vehicle to improve accessibility for a participant.