When you're new to the NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency) and the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) - or even if you've been an NDIS participant for years and something changes - the learning curb can be very steep.
It is a very complex system!
Today I wanted to explain in simple terms the three sections, known as "Support Budgets" or "Support Purposes" you may find within an NDIS Plan. Depending on your assessed needs, your NDIS Plan may have any number of these three Support Budgets separated into their sections. They are:
The Core Supports Budget enables you to complete daily activities. It can include the following Categories:
The Capacity Building Budget enables you to build your independence and skills. It can include the following Categories:
The Capital Supports Budget enables you to purchase equipment and technology that assists you. It can include the following Categories:
Understanding what the three Support Budgets are is a great starting point, but of course, there is a lot more to each of them.
* How flexible are they? *
* What types of services do they include? *
* How can I make the most out of my NDIS Plan's Funded Supports Budget? *
We've answered all these questions in this document: