Self-Managed vs NDIA-Managed NDIS Plans: Finding What Fits You Best

Managing your NDIS funding isn’t just about paperwork — it’s about how you live your life, access support, and stay in control of your future. Whether you’re hands-on or prefer to let the experts take care of things, the NDIS gives you options to choose what suits you best.

You can either:

• Self-manage your funds for full flexibility and freedom

• Let the NDIA manage it all for you with minimal admin

• Or mix the two, tailoring your approach by budget category

Recent data (June 2024) shows that Australians are increasingly moving away from full NDIA control — only 13% are fully NDIA-managed, while 29% are taking the reins themselves and even more are using mixed models.

Self-management lets you:

• Use both registered and unregistered providers

• Negotiate your own pricing

• Personalise your services to suit your goals

But it also means handling everything from budgeting to receipts and claims — which can be time-consuming and requires confidence in managing your own plan.

NDIA-managed plans are ideal if you want less admin and are happy using only registered providers — great for those looking for ease and compliance.

Many participants are now choosing a hybrid path — managing areas where flexibility matters and letting NDIA handle the rest.

And if you're self-managing, digital tools like RotaWiz can simplify your journey — taking care of invoicing, rostering, and record-keeping so you stay compliant without the stress.

Your plan, your way — the choice is all yours.
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