What is funded by the NDIS?

The NDIS funds a range of support for various needs and individuals throughout the community. To determine if the NDIS will fund your requirements, you must apply to them directly by visiting the NDIS website and completing the required steps. The final decision on eligibility is determined by the NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency).
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Before you go through the lengthy process of applying, here is a list of the categories of support available under the NDIS, as well as what they do not fund. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and for the latest information you should visit the NDIS website directly.

Types of support the NDIS will fund

There are three primary categories that NDIS services fit into:

Core

For participants who need assistance with daily living activities.

Capacity building

For participants who want to build their independence and skills.

Capital

For participants who need to invest in items such as assistive technologies, equipment, home or vehicle modifications.

Types of support the NDIS may fund

These support types are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and include:
  • Everyday personal activities such as dressing, bathing, and toileting
  • Transport to enable participation in the community – meeting friends, attending work and other daily activities
  • Assistance in the workplace to enable a participant to secure and keep employment.
  • Therapeutic, including behaviour support
  • Assistance with household tasks to allow the participant to live in and maintain their home environment
  • Help by skilled personnel for aids or equipment assessment, set up and training
  • Home modification design and construction
  • Mobility equipment
  • Vehicle modifications.

Types of support the NDIS will not fund

  • Support that falls under the responsibility of another government system or community service
  • Support that is not related to a person’s disability
  • Support to day-to-day living costs that are not associated with a participant's support needs
  • Any support likely to cause harm to the participant or pose a risk to others.

Additional resources about NDIS support

Here are some links to further information from the Australian Government about what types of support the NDIS program will and will not cover.
If you want to find out more about the NDIS, explore our other pages or contact us. Together we can tailor a solution to meet your unique requirements.
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