How do I manage my NDIS funds?

You have choice and the control over how you use funded supports in your plan. That includes choosing how you receive care and what service providers you use.

There are five ways to manage your NDIS fund:

1. Agency managed: your support providers can claim directly from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
2. Plan manager: a third party will manage the financial transactions in your plan.
3. Self-managed: you (or your nominee) will directly manage the funds – you’ll complete all transactions for services you’ve accessed.
4. Automated payments (transport only): these funds can be deposited into a NDIS bank account weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
5. Combination: a mix of the above four options can be used together to meet your individual needs.

In some cases, the NDIA or others will manage the funding for supports. For example, where there is an unreasonable risk to a participant.