A nominee is someone you appoint to act or make decisions on your behalf in the NDIS. Nominees have a duty to work out your wishes and make decisions in your best interests.

There are two types:

• Plan nominee: can do everything you would do, including plan activities and managing plan funds. If there's something specific you don't want them deciding, you can have that noted when they're appointed.
• Correspondence nominee: can deal with the NDIA on your behalf, but can't prepare, review or replace your plan, or manage your plan funds.

A nominee can be a good safety net for times when you're unavailable or need someone to speak with the NDIS for you. The unexpected happens and it's good to have a plan in place, on your terms, decided while things are calm.

To appoint a nominee, contact the NDIA on 1800 800 110.