Using my funds
Using NDIS funding to build social skills
Social skills are important for everyday communication, and help us when interacting with other people. Learning and maintaining social skills helps us with: Meeting new people and making friends Trying new things Maintaining relationships Getting ...
Can I use my NDIS funding to buy food?
No, food is considered an everyday cost that is required regardless of someone's disability related needs. The NDIS may consider funding food or food/meal-related support in certain cases, for example: Hen Feeding: Whereby a participant requires ...
What consumables items does NDIS fund?
Consumables are items that are used up or consumed in the course of providing supports or services to a participant. Consumables are typically small items that are used frequently and need to be replaced regularly. What type of consumable items can I ...
What low cost assistive technology items does NDIS fund?
Low-cost assistive technology (AT) and consumables items can be purchased using CORE funding (if this has been allocated in your plan). There are number of items that you may wish to purchase, however ALL consumable/AT items must meet the NDIS ...
What therapy supports does the NDIS NOT fund?
The NDIS may fund a number of therapy supports for you to access if they are: Solely related to your disability needs Evidence based practice Meet the NDIS reasonable & necessary guidelines However, some therapies may not be funded by the NDIS as ...
What therapy supports does the NDIS fund?
The NDIS may fund a number of therapy supports for you to access if they are: Solely related to your disability needs Evidence based practice Meet the NDIS reasonable & necessary guidelines The type of therapy support you require will be different ...
What supports at home can I use my NDIS funds for?
Your plan may include funding to assist you in your home - whether this be to fund a support worker that will help you build your capacity to complete tasks to live independently at home, or someone who can complete the tasks for you if your ...
What accomodation and housing supports does NDIS fund?
There are two shorter-term housing and two long-term housing supports available in the NDIS: Short term options/respite: Short-term accommodation (STA) Medium-term accomodation (MTA) Longer term options: Specialist Disability Accomodation (SDA) ...