What NDIS will not fund?

What NDIS will not fund?

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. You can only buy items that help you continue to access your existing supports and services. You cannot use your NDIS funding to purchase a smart device for entertainment, education or gaming. NDIS participants are responsible for day-to-day living costs including rent, groceries, utilities, telephone or internet costs. This is the same for general household items such as a bed, fridge or cooking utensils. In some circumstances we may fund household furniture or items. For this to happen you would need to give us evidence that the item is a disability-related support (Rule 5.1(b) ). NDIS Participants who have food preparation and delivery included in their NDIS Plan pay 30% for the cost of the ingredients that go into Lite n’ Easy meals while the NDIS pays 70% for the cost of meal preparation and delivery.

What does the NDIS pay for?

The NDIS provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life. The NDIS also connects anyone with disability to services in their community. The NDIS provides funded packages of support to eligible people with disability based on their individual needs and goals. It also supports people with disability to develop their skills and confidence so they can be active members of their community and have more choice and control over the supports they receive. NDIS funding cannot be used for: Any item that does not relate to the participant’s disability or that doesn’t help to maintain NDIS funded supports and services. Devices with specifications beyond the minimum needed. Smart phones, smart watches or tablets with mobile connections (e.g. 3G or 4G). No, we wouldn’t fund food as it is not likely to meet the NDIS funding criteria. This is because food is: not generally a disability-related support. considered a day-to-day living cost that is not caused by your disability. As the cost of a holiday may not be reasonable and necessary, you generally cannot fund it under the NDIS. You can, however, use your Core budgets to pay for a support worker to accompany you. This funding only covers the support worker’s services, not their travel or accommodation costs. If your support needs and circumstances will likely stay the same, we generally give you a 36 month plan. We can give you a 36 month plan if: you know how to use your NDIS plan. your disability support needs are stable.