NDIS Support Coordination vs Plan Management in Canberra (2025–26 ACT Price Limits & How to Choose)

When you receive a new NDIS plan in the ACT, two of the most valuable supports you can request at your planning meeting are Plan Management ( 0127 ) and Support Coordination ( 0106 ) . Although they sound similar, they perform completely different jobs—and understanding how they work together can dramatically improve your choice of providers across Canberra. 1. What Does an NDIS Plan Manager Do in Canberra? (Registration Group 0127 ) An NDIS Plan Manager is your personal NDIS bookkeeper and invoice processor: What they do: They receive invoices from your support workers, therapists, cleaners, and equipment suppliers, verify they comply with the 2025–26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements, claim the funds from the NDIA portal, and pay your providers within 2–5 business days. What it costs you: $0 out of your other supports. When you ask the NDIA (or your Local Area Coordinator in Canberra) to make your plan Plan-Managed , the NDIA adds dedicated funding ( $232.35 setup fee + $104.45 per month under line item 14_034_0127_8_3 ) on top of your Core and Capacity Building budgets. Why 60%+ of Canberra participants choose Plan Management: If your plan is NDIA-Managed (Agency-Managed) , you can only