Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is housing designed for NDIS participants with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. This article explains what SDA is, what it does and does not include, who may be eligible, and more.
Your NDIS Plan: What Happens After Approval
Once an NIDS plan is approved, participants can start using their funding to buy NDIS supports that are related to their disability and in line with their plan. This article explains what happens after plan approval, how plan funding is organised, what participants can and cannot buy, how providers are involved, what happens during check-ins, and when a plan may need to change.
Setting Goals for Your NDIS Plan
Goals are a required part of NDIS planning because they describe what a participant wants to work towards in their life. However, goals are not a direct shortcut to funding. This guide explains how goals are recorded, and how participants can prepare goals that are clear, personal, and useful in planning conversations.
Understanding Reasonable & Necessary Supports
All funded NDIS supports must meet the “reasonable and necessary” criteria and must be an “NDIS support” under updated laws. This article explains what each criterion means in practice, why some supports aren’t funded even when recommended, how the NDIA considers mainstream and informal supports, and what options exist if a participant disagrees with a funding decision.
Principles the NDIA Follows Creating Plans
NDIS plans are built using legislated rules and a set of planning principles intended to support fairness, consistency, and financial sustainability. This article explains what those principles are, how the NDIA applies “reasonable and necessary” criteria, and what supports can and can’t be funded.
Understanding NDIS Funding for Alternative Therapies
Alternative therapies are usually not funded by the NDIS due to limited evidence but exceptions may be considered in specific circumstances. This post explains how NDIS decisions are made, what “reasonable and necessary” means, and how to strengthen a request by linking the therapy to disability-related outcomes.
Making the Most of Your Capacity Building Supports
NDIS Capacity Building funding helps your build skills, independence, and community participation. This post explains what capacity building supports are, what they can be used for, how to link them to your goals, and how plan management can help you use the budget effectively.
Understanding Letters of Support for NDIS
NDIS letters of support help the NDIA decide whether a support meets “reasonable and necessary” criteria especially for assistive technology and items that may be questioned at review. Learn who these letters are for, why they matter, when they’re required, and when they’re strongly recommended. The goal is to help you gather the right evidence early so reviews, reassessments, and funding decisions run smoother.
Navigating NDIS Reviews and Plan Reassessments: A Strategic Approach
Planning an NDIS review or reassessment takes strategy. This guide explains when a review is worth pursuing, why updated assessments matter, and the key questions to ask.