NDIS Glossary: 25 Terms You’ll Actually Use

What this glossary is (and how to use it fast)

This glossary is a simple guide to 25 common NDIS terms you’re likely to see in letters, online portals, plan documents, and when talking to providers. It’s written in plain Australian English, so you don’t have to guess what a word means when it affects your supports, funding, or responsibilities.

To use it fast, start with the word that’s confusing you right now. Then read just two things: the meaning and the “what it means for you” note (if included). If you’re unsure how a term connects to your plan, look for the related terms nearby. For example, if you’re checking pricing, try searching for terms about capacity building, consumables, or registered providers within the lesson.

If you’re comparing providers, use the glossary as your checklist when you speak to them. My Care Finders can help you compare options by translating what providers say into clear, participant-friendly language. And if your plan uses plan management, you can also align what you’re reading with how things work through MyMoney NDIS (www.planmanager.net.au), especially around invoices, claiming, and payment processes.

Key takeaway: Don’t read the glossary cover-to-cover—search for the term you need, confirm what it means for you, then compare it across providers using My Care Finders.

When you finish, keep a short list of the 3–5 terms you see most. Next time they come up, you’ll move faster, ask better questions, and feel more confident about decisions that affect your NDIS support.