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.
Mainstream & Community Supports
Many supports people rely on are provided outside the NDIS through mainstream government services and community organisations. Because of this, the NDIS can’t fund supports that are the responsibility of another system. This guide explains how the boundary between supports works, why it matters for planning, and how participants can be supported to connect with the right services.
Early Connections: Supporting Children Under 9 & Their Families
Early Connections are part of the NDIS Early Childhood Approach and can support children under 9 and their families whether or not the child becomes an NDIS participant. This article explains what Early Connections are, how to access them through early childhood partners, what information and supports may be provided, and what happens next.