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NDIS guides and resources
Plain-English guides on plan management, budgets, invoices, plan reviews and switching plan managers. Written by our team and referenced to current NDIA guidance.
Decision guides and checklists
- The complete guide to NDIS plan management
- How to choose an NDIS plan manager
- When to leave your NDIS plan manager
- NDIS invoice requirements
- Plan manager vs support coordinator
- Switching your plan manager: step-by-step checklist
- NDIS articles
NDIS glossary of plain-English terms, including plan management, price limits and support categories.
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Can a plan manager pay unregistered NDIS providers?
Yes, with conditions. Which NDIS supports need a registered provider, how price limits apply to plan-managed funding, and what may change in 2027.
NDIS Budget Overspend & Underspend — What It Means and How to Fix It
Learn how to prevent NDIS overspend or underspend. Discover practical tips to stay on track and see how Forward Planning Plus keeps participants financially confident.
Are You Eligible for the NDIS?
Check your NDIS eligibility, learn the step-by-step application process and avoid common mistakes – plain-English guide by Forward Planning Plus.
Which NDIS Funding Model Is Right for You?
Learn which NDIS funding model suits participants, nominees, and support coordinators best. Compare plan-managed, self-managed and agency-managed options in this clear guide.
How to Read & Use Your NDIS Plan Effectively
Learn how to understand your NDIS plan, track budgets and get value from your funding. Plain-English guide for participants, nominees and Support Coordinators.
Understanding Your NDIS Budget — Core, Capacity & Capital Explained
Clear, plain-English guide to NDIS budgets — Core, Capacity & Capital. Learn what each budget covers and how to manage funds effectively with plan management support.
NDIS Goals & Progress Tracking — How to Set, Measure & Achieve Them
Learn how to set, measure and achieve your NDIS goals. Plain-English guide for participants, nominees and Support Coordinators.
NDIS Plan Reassessments and Plan Variations — When and How to Request One
Learn when and how to ask for an NDIS plan reassessment or plan variation, and what happens next.
NDIS Invoices, Payments & Reimbursements Explained
Learn how NDIS payments work, what invoices need, and how to claim reimbursements quickly.
What Does a Plan Manager Actually Do?
Discover what NDIS plan managers do and why there's no cost to you. Learn how plan management simplifies budgets, payments, and provider choices.
NDIS Plan Management Myths & Misconceptions — Busted!
Think plan management is complicated or expensive? Discover the truth behind common NDIS myths and learn how Forward Planning Plus makes plan management simple, at no cost to you.
Preparing for Your First NDIS Plan Meeting
Learn what to expect at your first NDIS plan meeting. Discover what to bring, how to set goals, and how plan management helps from day one.
How to change your NDIS plan manager
The NDIS lets you change plan managers during a plan. 5 steps, a letter for your current plan manager, and what to do about the 90-day claim rule.
Ready to talk about your plan?
The NDIS lets you change plan managers during a plan, and we help with a smooth handover. Your new plan manager must be recorded as a 'my provider' for your plan before we can claim for the service. Your new plan manager can send you a relationship request to accept in the my NDIS portal (under the 'relationships' tab), or you can call the NDIA on 1800 800 110. Tell your current plan manager before you make the change.