The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

1.1.N.06 National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan

Definition

An NDIS plan is the plan agreed between an NDIS participant and a National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) delegate setting out the reasonable and necessary supports the participant requires to achieve their goals and aspirations and describing how these supports will be provided. Under social security law, NDIS plan has the same meaning as in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013.

Act reference: SSAct section 23(1)-'NDIS plan'

Last reviewed: 1 July 2022

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