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Knowledge hub

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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