Glossary of terms

A document written by a primary carer that outlines what they do to support their child, the amount of time involved and the impact that caring for their child has on their own life.

Government-funded public system of providing children and young people with comprehensive health services.

Provides free assessment, early intervention and treatment services to eligible children, aged 0 to 16 years.

Support services provided in the community such as support groups, health centres, libraries and public transport, eg not funded by the NDIS.

A delay in the development of a child attributable to an intellectual and/or physical impairment resulting in substantial reduction in functional capacity in one or more areas of major life activity including self-care, language, cognitive and motor development.

An early intervention approach for children, aged between 0 and 7 years who have a developmental delay or disability to help them develop the skills needed to participate in daily activities. This age group may change.

NDIS representative who will help you to connect to supports and services in your area.

Supports and services provided by disability providers such as therapists, support workers as well as aids and equipment such as assistive technology. These are supports that can be funded by the NDIS.

Evaluation of an individual’s ability to be involved in different areas of life like home, school, work and the community and to carry out tasks and actions.

Supports the NDIS pays for through a Participant’s NDIS Plan.

When a child has delays across several areas of development such as the way they move, communicate, think, learn or behave.

Statements to describe the objectives and aspirations of an NDIS Participant.

Supports provided to your child by family, friends and neighbours (eg those who are not paid to provide supports) as well as resources and programs available within the community. (Not funded by the NDIS).

Local organisations working in partnership with the NDIA to help Participants, their families and carers access the NDIS. LACs will help Participants write and manage their Plans and also connect Participants to mainstream services and local and community-based supports.

Supports you can get from other government funded services, like health, mental health and education, eg not funded by the NDIS.

A secure website portal located on the Australian Government’s myGov website to manage and keep track of your child’s NDIS funding.

NDIA The Commonwealth government organisation administering the NDIS.

NDIS A scheme providing support for Australians with disability, their families and carers.

An NDIA representative who works with NDIS Participants to develop their NDIS Plan.

A written agreement developed with the Participant, stating their goals and needs and the reasonable and necessary supports the NDIS will fund for them. Each Participant has their own individual Plan.

Provides information about price limits (the maximum prices that registered service providers can charge participants for specific supports) along with other useful information.

A provider of services and supports that has demonstrated compliance with specific quality and safeguards requirements.

A person appointed by the Participant (often a parent or family member) or a court to act on behalf of, or make decisions on behalf of, an NDIS Participant. People who have met the Access requirements for the NDIS.

Occurs when you ask the NDIA to vary or reassess your child’s Plan ahead of the scheduled reassessment date as something has changed in your child’s circumstances.

Participant Service Charter sets out what you can expect when interacting with the NDIS, including service standards and timeframes.

Medicines subsidised by the Australian government.

An NDIS-registered provider who supports you to manage the funding in your child’s NDIS Plan.

A meeting between you and your NDIA Planner, LAC or ECEI Coordinator to discuss your child and their support and funding needs.

Occurs when your child’s Plan reaches the end of its scheduled duration.

Occurs when your child’s Plan needs small changes but does not require a full reassessment.

Individuals and organisations that support people with disability and additional needs tachieve the goals set out in their NDIS Plan.

All supports and services that you request for your child must meet specific NDIS.

Internal review by the NDIA when there is a dispute about funding or an aspect of an NDIS Plan.

When you have full control and responsibility for the management of your child’s NDIS funding.

A formal, written agreement between you and your chosen service providers, outlining what and how supports will be delivered, responsibilities and obligations of both parties and how to resolve problems should they arise.

A capacity building facilitator to engage and implement all supports in a Participant’s Plan.

Assistance or products that help a person to complete everyday tasks, to work or participate in the community, and reach their goals.