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.
NDIS Supports Budgets: A Guide
NDIS plans are organised into support budgets, support categories, and support items. This guide explains the four NDIS support budgets, how flexible and stated supports work, what support categories and support items mean, and where participants can get help if they have questions or make a mistake
What is the NDIS Responsible For?
The NDIS funds specific disability-related supports called NDIS supports. This article explains what the NDIS is responsible for, what NDIS supports are intended to help with, what participants can and cannot use funding for, and why the NDIS doesn’t replace mainstream, community, or everyday living supports.
NDIS Medium Term Accommodation
Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) is an NDIS home and living support that may be funded when a participant can’t move into their long-term home because disability supports aren’t ready. This article explains the eligibility criteria, what MTA funding covers, when MTA can be extended beyond 90 days, and what to do if someone needs non-NDIS housing support.
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.
NDIS Support Categories
NDIS funding is split into key support categories that determine what your budget can be used for and how flexible it is. This post explains the main categories, what each typically includes, and how the “reasonable and necessary” rules influence what can and can’t be funded.
Navigating the NDIS as Someone with Autism
The NDIS can fund a range of autism-related supports, but eligibility and planning often depend on clear evidence of functional impact and well-defined goals. This post explains how the NDIS assesses eligibility for autistic participants, and what “reasonable and necessary” can look like in practice.
NDIS Overspending & Underspending
Overspending can leave you without essential supports before your plan ends, while underspending can mean missed progress and may raise questions at your next plan review. This post explains why both happen, the risks associated, and practical ways to find the “sweet spot.”
Finding the Right Service Providers
Choosing NDIS service providers can feel overwhelming, even with all the choice and control the NDIS offers. This post shares practical ways to find the right fit and explains how plan management can expand your provider choices including some unregistered providers.
Understanding NDIS Support Coordination: Answering Your FAQs
Confused about NDIS support coordination? This FAQ guide explains what a support coordinator does, who can get funding, how eligibility is assessed, and other important frequently asked questions.