Word list
This list explains what the bold words in this bulletin mean.
| | Assistive technologyAssistive technology is equipment or a device that can help people do things more easily. For example, a wheelchair or a hearing aid. |
| | BulletinA bulletin is an important news item we share with the community. It explains what we did in our last meeting. |
| | ClaimWhen you make a claim, you ask the NDIS to pay for a support. |
| | EvidenceEvidence is proof that something is true. |
| | FundingFunding is money from a participant’s NDIS plan that pays for the supports they need. |
| | Funding periodsFunding periods tell a participant:
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| | Group homesGroup homes are places where people with disability:
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| | Justice systemThe justice system makes sure everyone is treated fairly and follows the law. The justice system includes:
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| | NDIS plansAn NDIS plan has information about:
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| | New Framework PlanningThe New Framework Planning is a new way to make NDIS plans. |
| | ParticipantsParticipants are people with disability who take part in the NDIS. |
| | Plan reassessmentA plan reassessment is when the NDIA checks if the supports in an NDIS plan still work well for a participant. |
| | ProviderProviders support people with disability by delivering a service. |
| | Self-managedParticipants who self-manage their NDIS plans pay for their supports through the my NDIS portal and app. |
| | Service agreementA service agreement is a written plan between a participant and their support worker. |
| | Support coordinatorSupport coordinators help participants plan and use their supports. |
| | Support needs assessmentSupport needs assessments help us work out:
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| | Worker Screening CheckA Worker Screening Check makes sure workers are safe to support people with disability. |
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