What does a Local Area Coordinator (LAC) do?

What does a Local Area Coordinator (LAC) do?

When you go into your NDIS Planning meeting you will either be assigned an NDIS Planner or an LAC to support you during the planning meeting process.


LAC stands for Local Area Coordinator, who is a person who helps people navigate the NDIS system and access the appropriate supports and services in their local community. 


They are a link between the individual and the NDIS, and their roles may include:

  • Working with individuals with disabilities, their families, and carers to develop an understanding of their needs and goals
  • Helping individuals understand their NDIS plan
  • Assisting with navigating the NDIS
  • Providing support with connecting to service providers
  • Identifying and accessing other mainstream services and community resources


Local area coordinators (LAC) cannot approve a plan or decide what funding is in the plan, this is done by the NDIA (by a delegate). Your LAC can however guide you when it comes to how to use your funds.