Word list

This list explains what the bold words in this document mean.

Accessible

When information is accessible, it is easy to: 

  • find and use
  • understand.

Bulletin

A bulletin is an important news item we share with the community.

It explains what we did in our meeting.

Circles of support

Circles of support are groups of people who:

  • know and understand the person they support
  • can help the person make their own decisions.

Co-design

Co-design is when people work together to plan something new.

Fraud

Fraud is when someone does something that is not honest on purpose. 

Fraud is a crime.

Navigators

Navigators will help people with disability to:

  • learn about different supports
  • connect with experts
  • find and use the supports they need.

NDIA Board

The NDIA Board is a group of people who make decisions about all parts of the NDIA.

NDIS plan

An NDIS plan is a document that includes information about:

  • you and your goals
  • what support you receive from the NDIS.

Participants

Participants are people with disability who take part in the NDIS.

Principles

Principles are important ideas that we should always think about.

Reference Group

A Reference Group is a group of people who give advice about a certain topic.

Supported decision making

Supported decision making is when someone supports you to make your own decisions about your life.