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NDIS Nominee: Decision Checklist and Form Guide
Work through the decision before you fill in the official NDIA form.
A nominee is a person appointed to act for a participant, or to help them make decisions, about their NDIS plan. Appointing one is a significant decision, so it helps to think it through first.
This page explains what a nominee does and offers a decision checklist to download. It is not the official appointment form; the NDIA provides that, and the NDIA decides whether to make an appointment.
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Current as of July 2026
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What to think about before appointing a nominee
A nominee is expected to act on the participant wishes and in their best interests. Wherever possible, a participant is supported to make their own decisions first. Work through these questions before you decide.
- Does the participant want a nominee, and have they been part of the decision?
- Could the participant be supported to make their own decisions instead?
- Who is being considered, and why are they a good fit?
- What would the nominee help with, and what stays with the participant?
- Are there any conflicts of interest to manage?
- How will the participant views keep guiding decisions?
This template does not replace any official form. For the official version, go to NDIA nominee forms and information (official).
How to use it
Families and carers
Start from what the participant wants. A nominee acts on their behalf, so keeping their voice central is the whole point. The checklist helps you talk it through together before anything is signed.
Participants
A nominee is one option among several for getting help with your plan. You can choose how much a nominee is involved, and you can raise it with the NDIA if you want the arrangement to change.
Questions people ask
What does an NDIS nominee do?
A nominee acts for a participant, or helps them make decisions, about their NDIS plan. Depending on the type appointed, that can cover decisions about the plan and how funding is managed, or receiving information from the NDIA. A nominee is expected to act on the participant wishes and best interests.
How is a nominee appointed?
Through the NDIA, using its official nominee form. The NDIA decides whether to make the appointment. This checklist helps you prepare the decision, but it does not appoint anyone; only the NDIA can do that, and it looks at whether a nominee is the right step.
Is a nominee the only way to get help with a plan?
No. A participant can be supported to make their own decisions, and many people get help from family, a support coordinator, or a plan manager without a formal nominee. A nominee is one option, and it is worth weighing it against the alternatives before deciding.
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