Decide what you want
You can mix approaches: for example, plan-managed Core with NDIA-managed Capital.
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Plan management, compared honestly.
Self, plan, or NDIA-managed changes who does the paperwork and which providers you can use. Nothing else. Here is the side-by-side.
Side by side
The differences that actually matter.
| Feature | Self-managed | Plan-managed | NDIA-managed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who pays providers | You do, then claim back | Your plan manager | The NDIA, directly |
| Provider choice | Any provider | Any provider | NDIS-registered only |
| Paperwork for you | Invoices, records, claims | Almost none | None |
| Budget visibility | Your own tracking | Monthly statements | NDIS portal |
| Costs you anything | No | No, funded separately | No |
You can mix management types across different parts of your plan, and plan management is funded on top of your plan, so it never reduces your supports.
Changing your mind
Switching is easier than you think.
Raise it at a review
Ask for the change at a scheduled review, or request an early review any time.
Update your providers
New payment details go to your providers. Newdawn handles this switch for you in a day.
Whatever you choose
Newdawn works with all three.
We are a registered provider, so self, plan, or NDIA-managed makes no difference to the support you get from us.