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What Can an NDIS Plan Manager Pay For? (And What They Can’t)
Featured · Plan Management

What Can an NDIS Plan Manager Pay For? (And What They Can’t)

What an NDIS plan manager can and cannot pay for, why they will not pay above the price limit, and how to check before you buy or book.

DisabilityChoice · 22 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
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NDIS Assistance with Daily Life: What It Covers and How to Access It
NDIS Guides

NDIS Assistance with Daily Life: What It Covers and How to Access It

NDIS Assistance with Daily Life covers personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, and community access. Find out what's funded, what's excluded, and how to get it added to your plan.

DisabilityChoice· 14 Jun 2026· 11 min
NDIS Transport Funding Explained: Levels, Eligible Uses, and Exclusions
NDIS Guides

NDIS Transport Funding Explained: Levels, Eligible Uses, and Exclusions

NDIS transport funding helps participants with disability cover the extra cost of getting around — whether that's work, medical appointments, or community activities. Learn how much you can receive, what it covers, and what it does not.

DisabilityChoice· 14 Jun 2026· 10 min
What Is Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)?
NDIS Guides

What Is Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)?

Specialist disability accommodation (SDA) is purpose-built NDIS housing for people with extreme support needs. This guide covers the four design categories, eligibility, and how to apply.

DisabilityChoice· 12 Jun 2026· 11 min
What Is an NDIS Individual Support Package?
NDIS Guides

What Is an NDIS Individual Support Package?

An NDIS individual support package is the total set of funded supports in your NDIS plan — this guide explains what's included, how the NDIA sets your funding, and what to do if your package doesn't match your needs.

DisabilityChoice· 12 Jun 2026· 10 min
NDIS Change of Circumstances: What to Do and What to Expect
NDIS Guides

NDIS Change of Circumstances: What to Do and What to Expect

Life changes — and when it does, your NDIS plan may no longer match what you need. This guide explains what counts as an NDIS change of circumstances, how to submit one, and what to expect.

DisabilityChoice· 11 Jun 2026· 8 min
What Are NDIS Improved Daily Living Skills?
NDIS Guides

What Are NDIS Improved Daily Living Skills?

NDIS Improved Daily Living Skills funds therapy, training and assessments to build independence. Learn what's covered, who qualifies and how to claim it.

DisabilityChoice· 11 Jun 2026· 10 min
NDIS Consumables: What’s Covered and How to Claim
NDIS Guides

NDIS Consumables: What’s Covered and How to Claim

Find out what NDIS consumables are, which disability-related items your plan will fund, and how to claim them — whether your plan is agency-managed, plan-managed, or self-managed.

DisabilityChoice· 10 Jun 2026· 7 min
What Is a Local Area Coordinator? Your NDIS LAC Explained
NDIS Guides

What Is a Local Area Coordinator? Your NDIS LAC Explained

A Local Area Coordinator (LAC) is your first point of contact with the NDIS. Learn what they do, how they differ from a support coordinator, and what to expect at your first planning meeting.

DisabilityChoice· 09 Jun 2026· 9 min
How to Apply for the NDIS: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
NDIS Guides

How to Apply for the NDIS: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Step-by-step guide to applying for the NDIS in Australia — who qualifies, what evidence you need, and how the process works from application to approved plan.

DisabilityChoice· 09 Jun 2026· 9 min
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