What types of supports are funded?
The NDIS funds reasonable and necessary supports.
Reasonable and necessary supports are those that will assist you in pursuing your goals and aspirations, becoming more independent, participating in social events and work, actively participating in the community, and enjoy an ordinary life.
Types of Supports Funded by the NDIS
Daily Personal Activities: Assistance with everyday tasks to promote independence.
Transport Services: Enabling participation in community, social, and economic activities.
Workplace Assistance: Support to gain or maintain employment.
Therapeutic Supports: Including behavioral support for overall well-being.
Household Help: Aiding participants in maintaining their home environment.
Professional Assistance: Skilled personnel providing aid in equipment assessment and setup.
Home Modifications and Mobility Equipment: Tailoring living spaces and providing necessary
There are some kinds of supports that will not be funded or provided by the NDIS
The NDIS Act and the rules made under the NDIS Act also tell us which supports will not be funded by the NDIS.
The NDIS cannot fund a support that is:
The responsibility of another government system or community service
Not related to a person’s disability
Relates to day-to-day living costs that are not related to a participant's support needs, or
Is likely to cause harm to the participant or pose a risk to others.
Some supports are funded by other areas of government, including school teacher aides and hospital and GP visits.
Reasonable and necessary supports
Understanding Reasonable and Necessary Supports
Defining Criteria for Support:
Essential Connection to Disability: Supports must be directly related to the participant's disability.
Exclusion of Daily Living Costs: The scheme doesn't cover everyday expenses unrelated to disability support needs, such as groceries.
Value and Effectiveness: Each support should be cost-effective and likely to benefit the participant.
Balancing Support Systems:
Integrating Informal and Formal Support: NDIS recognizes the importance of both informal supports (like family and community assistance) and formal supports (such as health and education services).
Enhancing Autonomy and Participation: The goal is to increase independence and active community involvement.
These supports will help participants to:
Pursue their goals, objectives and aspirations
Increase their independence
Increase community and workplace participation, and
Develop their capacity to actively take part in the community.
Discover more about how these supports can help you achieve your aspirations and increase your participation in community and work by visiting Peak Care Services’ NDIS Support Page.
Disability-related health supports
Additional disability-related health supports are available to purchase using NDIS funding. The typical types of support available can be grouped into eight ‘support type’ categories.
The following list of fundable supports is not exhaustive, and supports may be delivered in a range of ways.
For more information, How NDIS Make Decision