Self-managed NDIS explained

What does self-managed mean?

With a self-managed NDIS plan, you or your nominated representative will: 

• Pay service providers directly (registered or unregistered) 

• Keep your own records and receipts 

• Claim costs back through the NDIS myplace portal 

• Manage your plan in a way that suits your life and goals 

• Self-management gives you the freedom to be creative and flexible in how you use your funding. 

Is self-managed right for you? 

Self-management may be a good fit if you: 

• Want to use both registered and unregistered providers 

• Prefer to negotiate prices and schedule directly with providers 

• Feel confident handling invoices, payments, and reporting 

• Want the greatest level of control and responsibility 

• Are comfortable using the myplace portal to claim and monitor funding 

You can self-manage all or just part of your NDIS plan. If you’d rather have more of a hands-off approach you can agency-manage or plan-manage.  

What support is available to help you self-manage? 

You don’t have to go it alone. Support is available to help you succeed with self-managed: 

• The NDIS website has tools, training and guides 

• Your Local Area Coordinator (LAC) or Support Coordinator can assist 

• You can nominate a trusted person (like a family member or carer) to help 

• The myplace portal gives you access to budgets, claims and history 

The NDIS may also fund capacity building support to help you develop the skills to self-manage successfully. 

What does self-managed cost? 

There is no fee for choosing to self-manage. However, you’re responsible for managing payments, submitting claims, and keeping proper financial records. 

If needed, you can request funding in your plan to build your skills or get support to manage your plan over time. 

Need help deciding? 

Self-managed, plan-managed or agency-managed, you can choose one or combine them, depending on what works best for you. Talk to your planner or LAC at your next planning meeting to explore your options. 

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