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NDIS guides & tools
Got questions about the NDIS? These plain-English guides cover the things participants and families ask us most — no jargon, no fine print.
The essentials
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What is the NDIS?
The scheme explained in plain English: who it's for, what it funds and how it works.
Self-managed, plan-managed or NDIA-managed?
The three ways plans are managed, and what each one means for choosing providers.
Understanding your NDIS plan
Core, capacity building and capital budgets — and how to read your plan with confidence.
Starting support with Asina
What happens from your first phone call to your first shift, step by step.
Going deeper
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What is community access?
What community access funding covers and what a good week can look like.
Preparing for your plan review
How to walk into a plan review with the evidence you need.
Finding the right support worker
What to look for, what to ask, and the red flags to avoid.
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