As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To manage something by yourself for yourself without needing to rely on anyone else to manage it. English = self-manage, (be) self-managed. 2. In the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) a managemment plan which you directly manage yourself. You are responsible for all transactions. You may choose to employ support staff directly and do all the financial transactions or pay an organisation of your choice to do this on your behalf. This option has the most paperwork, but provides the most flexibility. English = self-managed (plan). 3.