What is Improved Daily Living funding in the NDIS?

What is Improved Daily Living funding?

  • Allied Health Therapies - Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Counselling, Podiatry
  • Additional therapy supports - Animal therapy, Art therapy, Music therapy, Therapy Assistant
  • Skill development & mentoring
  • Training for carers/parents in matters related to caring for a person with a disability.
  • Early childhood supports - Developmental Educator, Early Childhood Teacher/Educator, Social Worker, Key workers and Other professionals



Supports the NDIA don't fund



How much does this support cost?
The NDIS will allocate funding for a specific number of hours for these supports following your planning meeting however it is still your choice & control as to what therapy supports you engage with should other supports (as listed below also meet the NDIS reasonable & necessary guidelines and work towards the goals outlined in your plan)

The NDIS Price guide has set a maximum rate that they will pay for the supports as follows:

To find the NDIS rate for these supports - search our easy NDIS price guide by clicking the button below:

What if I do not have funding for these supports in my plan?
If your plan has not included funding for these supports, and you feel this is reasonable & necessary for your disability needs, you will need to get in touch with your NDIA planner or LAC directly, or call NDIA on 1800 800 110 to discuss a plan review or your options for funding.