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What does the NDIA mean by 'reasonable and necessary'?

You can request a review of certain decisions we make. If you are not satisfied with a decision we have made, read about your options.

We are here to help participants and nominees use their NDIS funds lawfully. We want to help you do the right thing. When choosing what supports you want to buy with your NDIS funds, you have a range of rights and responsibilities.

The plan implementation directory was designed with the help of NDIS participants and links you to information on the NDIS website. It includes links, tip sheets, Easy Read guides and animations. This information can help you understand, use and manage your plan.

If your child meets the eligibility criteria to become a NDIS participant then your early childhood partner will use information gathered about goals, assessments, and connections with community and mainstream supports to help create your child’s NDIS plan.

ILO is a package of supports that lets you choose where and how you live in the way that best suits you. ILO funding does not pay for a house.

Since 1 October 2019, participants have been able to purchase some disability-related health supports using NDIS funding. We have grouped the typical available supports into eight ‘support type’ categories. This is not an exhaustive list. The NDIA is working closely with the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments to make sure eligible participants have these supports included in their NDIS plan. There are different ways to add disability-related health supports to your NDIS plan, depending on your situation. More information Find out more about specific disability-related health supports in our guideline.

The three types of support budgets that may be funded in your NDIS plan are explained: core supports budget, capacity building budget and capital support budget.

The roster of care template and tool provide the NDIA with information about the participant seeking new or revised SIL funding.