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NDIS explained
Independent, evidence-based guides for participants and their families. Covering eligibility, plans, funding, specific supports, and reviews — written without jargon.
Eligibility & application
How do I apply for the NDIS? The Access Request step by step
The NDIS Access Request is the only way to get into the scheme. This guide walks you through the form, the evidence you need to gather, the timelines you can expect, and what to do if you get knocked back the first time.
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NDIS appeals: how to challenge a decision you disagree with
When the NDIA makes a decision you think is wrong — access refused, support not funded, plan changed without your agreement — there's a formal path to challenge it. Section 100 internal review first, then the Administrative Review Tribunal. Both are free, and free advocacy support is available.
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Reasonable and Necessary: the six tests the NDIA uses to decide what gets funded
Every NDIS-funded support has to pass six legal tests set out in the Act. Knowing the tests in plain English helps you understand decisions, prepare evidence and challenge refusals.
Read article →Providers & services
What is a Support Coordinator and should I ask for one in my plan?
A Support Coordinator helps you turn your NDIS plan into actual services on the ground. This guide explains the three levels, what an SC does day-to-day, when you need one, and how to choose well.
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What can I actually use my NDIS funding on?
A practical guide to what's in vs out of NDIS funding. Covers the three budget categories (Core, Capital, Capacity Building), what each pays for, common items participants get confused about, and what to do if you're not sure whether something's claimable.
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Writing strong NDIS plan goals (with examples)
Plan goals are how the NDIA decides what supports to fund. Vague goals fund less than specific ones. This guide shows the structure of a strong goal, common mistakes to avoid, and worked examples across daily life, work, study, social connection and home.
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The Securing NDIS Bill 2026: what it means for your plan
The bill that could reshape the NDIS is in Parliament right now. Here's a clear read of what's actually being proposed, who would be affected, and what — if anything — you should do while it's still being debated.
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Does the NDIS fund ADHD? Eligibility, evidence and what's covered
An honest look at when ADHD qualifies for NDIS funding, what evidence the NDIA needs to see, and what other supports exist if the NDIS isn't the right fit.
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Am I eligible for the NDIS?
A clear guide to NDIS eligibility — the three things you need to qualify, what "disability" means under the Act, and what to do if you're not sure.
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NDIS occupational therapy: what an OT does and how to get one
A clear guide to NDIS occupational therapy — what OTs actually do, how to find one, what sessions look like, and where it fits in your plan.
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Plan-managed vs self-managed vs agency-managed: which is right for you?
The three ways NDIS funding gets paid out — what each one means in practice, who suits which, and how to switch if you change your mind.
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What is a Section 48 NDIS plan reassessment?
Section 48 is the part of the NDIS Act that lets the NDIA — or you — re-do a plan from scratch. Here's when it happens, how it differs from a plan variation, and what to expect.
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