NDIS Glossary - Leap in!
14 Jan

NDIS Glossary

Here at the Leap in! HQ, we understand that the NDIS can seem intimidating – especially when you’re new to it. It can seem like learning another language at first!

So we thought we’d go right back to the beginning and list 7 terms that often leave people stumped.

  1. NDIA
    The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is a Commonwealth government organisation whose role is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
  2. NDIS
  3. Participant
    When a person is eligible for NDIS support, they are called a participant.
  4. NDIS Plan
    This can also be known as a Support Plan or just a Plan and is a written agreement which is developed with a participant. It states their goals and needs, and the support and funding that the NDIS will provide. Each plan is individually set for every participant and runs for the next 6 – 24 months.
  5. Provider
    A provider is someone who has products or services to help participants achieve the goals in their plan.
  6. Supports
    Supports are different to providers. They are a thing that can help a person undertake daily life activities and can enable them to reach their goals.
  7. Carer
    A carer is someone who provides personal care, support and help to a person with disability. The carer is not contracted as a paid or voluntary worker but is often a family member or guardian.

There is a lot to take in but we can help you unlock your NDIS.

Let us help you with your NDIS pre-planning for your first meeting or plan review to ensure you’re prepared confident and relaxed.


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