Know Your NDIS Participant Rights

What rights mean in day-to-day NDIS life

Your NDIS rights are about making sure you are treated with dignity and respect, and that you can have a real say in your supports. In practice, this means you should be involved in key decisions, able to understand what’s happening, and safe when your supports are delivered. The NDIS is designed to support you to live an ordinary life and to use funding in ways that work for you.

Across the scheme, you can expect processes that are fair, transparent, and focused on your goals. You generally have the right to have your views considered, to be informed about decisions that affect you, and to choose supports and providers where possible. You also have the right to have your personal information handled appropriately.

• Choice and control: you should be involved in deciding what supports you receive and how they work for you.
• Respect and inclusion: services must be delivered in a respectful way that supports your independence.
• Privacy: your personal information should be protected and only shared where needed.
• Safety: supports should be provided with care and in line with relevant safety and quality requirements.
• Access to information: you should be able to understand your plan and funding supports.

Key takeaway: If you feel ignored, unsafe, or not properly informed, it’s okay to raise a concern and ask for help.

Knowing your rights helps you speak up early—before problems grow—so you can get back to goals and supports that work.