How to Use My NDIS Plan: A Simple, Clear Guide
Learning how to use your NDIS plan can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re new to the system or supporting a child with additional needs. If you’ve recently received your plan, you might be wondering: What now? The good news is, once you understand how to utilise your NDIS plan properly, it becomes a powerful tool for improving daily life. Whether you're looking for help at home, therapy services, or support to join your community, your plan is there to fund the things that matter to you. At Jango Community Services, we break it down into plain language so families and participants feel confident using their plan, not confused by it.
The first step in learning how to use your NDIS plan is understanding what’s actually in it.
Your funding is split into three main categories: Core Supports, Capacity Building, and Capital Supports.
These categories help guide what you can spend your funding on—like everyday help, therapy, or special equipment. Knowing how to utilise your NDIS plan across these budgets can help you get the most out of your funding. For example, if you need help with personal care or meal prep, that comes under Core Supports. If you're working on improving independence or social skills, you’d use your Capacity Building funds. At Jango, we walk participants through this step-by-step, so you know exactly how to use your plan to reach your goals.
Another big part of learning how to use or manage your NDIS plan is choosing how you want to handle the funding. You can self-manage it, use a plan manager, or have the NDIA manage it for you. Each option has pros and cons depending on your comfort level. Many people choose plan management because it gives them the freedom to use both NDIS-registered and non-registered providers, without worrying about handling invoices or record-keeping. No matter how you manage it, knowing how to access the myplace portal is key—it shows what’s been spent, what’s left, and how to track services. If using the portal sounds complicated, Jango can show you how to use it in a way that makes sense.
At Jango Community Services, we make it our mission to help you truly understand how to utilise your NDIS plan—not just in theory, but in a way that works for real life. We help parents prepare for planning meetings, support participants in goal-setting, and stay on top of how their funding is being used. The more confident you feel about how to use your plan, the more value you’ll get from it. It’s not just about spending funds—it’s about building the life you want, with the right supports in place. And we’re here to help every step of the way.
