Decision-making roles in the NDIS.
Every adult with disability has the right to make decisions for themselves. In Australia, parents typically make decisions for their children until they turn 18. Once a person reaches adulthood, they have the right to make their own decisions. The NDIS supports a person’s decision-making by funding programs to build their capacity. But sometimes, even with support, they might need extra help. That is where decision-makers come in. If the person with disability is under 18. When an NDIS participant is under 18, a child representative makes decisions for them. Usually, the child representative is a parent or guardian, but sometimes another person is appointed. The child representative helps with decisions about the child’s NDIS plan, attends meetings and communicates with the NDIA and service providers. Child representative: Usually a parent or guardian Makes NDIS-related decisions on behalf of a child A child may have more than one representative Sometimes, the NDIA can choose another person, like a relative, if the parent or guardian cannot be the representative When a child turns 18, they may start making their own decisions or a nominee may be appointed if needed. Guardian for a child: Appointed by a court or tribunal when a
