Complete Guide to NDIS Funding
Master your NDIS budget with our comprehensive guide covering everything from support categories to plan management and maximizing your funding effectively.
How Your NDIS Funding Works
Your NDIS plan includes funding to purchase supports and services that help you achieve your goals. Understanding how this funding works is crucial for making the most of your plan.
Your NDIS funding is calculated based on your individual needs, goals, and circumstances. No two participants have identical funding - it's tailored specifically to what you need to live your best life.
Individual Budget
Personalized funding amount based on your specific needs and goals
12-Month Plans
Most plans last for 12 months, giving you yearly budget to work with
Reasonable & Necessary
All supports must be reasonable, necessary, and help achieve your goals
Did you know? The average NDIS plan value is around $71,000 per year, but this varies greatly based on individual needs.
3 NDIS Budget Categories
Your NDIS funding is divided into three categories, each serving different purposes. Understanding these categories is essential for planning and using your funding effectively.
Core Support
Your essential daily disability-related supports including personal care, transport, and community participation
Flexibility: High flexibility - funds can move between Core Support types
Capital Support
Equipment, assistive technology, home and vehicle modifications for independence
Flexibility: Specific item funding only - requires quotes and assessments
Capacity Building
Goal-focused supports that help you build skills, independence, and connections
Flexibility: Time-limited investments focused on long-term outcomes
Master Your NDIS Funding
Choose the topics most relevant to your situation. Each guide provides comprehensive information you can use to make informed decisions about your funding.
Understand the 3 NDIS budget categories and how they work together
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Master your most flexible funding - daily life, transport, consumables
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Equipment, assistive technology, home and vehicle modifications for independence
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Build skills and independence with goal-focused supports
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Choose the right management approach for your funding
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Strategies to get the most value from your NDIS funding
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Where Should You Start?
Choose your learning path based on where you are in your NDIS funding journey.
New to NDIS Funding?
Start with understanding budget basics and categories
Managing Your Plan?
You have funding and want to use it effectively
Need Specific Support?
Looking for information about particular support types
Learn More About NDIS Supports
Explore specific NDIS support types to understand how your funding can be used effectively.
Need Help With Your NDIS Funding?
Our experienced team can help you understand your funding, plan your budget, and make the most of your NDIS supports to achieve your goals.
