NDIS Funding at 18: What Changes When Your Child Turns 18?
If you’re a parent approaching your child’s 18th birthday and wondering, “Will their NDIS funding just disappear or change overnight?”. The short answer is no. Turning 18 does not automatically mean NDIS funding stops. However, it can bring important changes to how the plan is managed, who can make decisions, and how supports are considered. […]
Is NDIS Plan Management Free? Understanding the Costs and Funding
Yes — NDIS Plan Management does not normally cost you anything out of pocket as a participant. If plan management is included in your NDIS plan, the NDIS provides separate funding to pay a registered Plan Manager for managing your plan-managed support. This means the cost of plan management is separate from the funding allocated […]
What Happens to Unused NDIS Funding at the End of a Plan?
If you have funding left over at the end of your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan, you may wonder whether that money can be saved for future support. The answer depends on what happens to your current plan. Under the NDIS funding rules, unused funding generally does not transfer into a brand-new plan. However, […]
NDIS Plan Variation vs Plan Reassessment: What Is the Difference?
In simple terms: an NDIS plan variation changes part of your existing plan, while a plan reassessment is used when your circumstances or support needs have changed significantly and your current plan may no longer meet your needs. The two processes can sound similar because both can be used when your NDIS plan needs to […]
How to Prepare for Your NDIS Plan Reassessment: 10 Essential Tips
Start preparing early, gather up-to-date evidence, and be ready to explain how your current supports have helped and what has changed in your life. Review your goals, check how you’ve used your funding, request recent reports from your providers, and make a clear list of the supports you need and why. An NDIS plan reassessment, […]
NDIS Plan Check-In: 10 Things to Bring and How to Prepare
The short answer: Bring your current NDIS plan, your budget or spending information, recent provider reports, a note of your goals and progress, details of any changes in your life, your questions, and a support person if you’d like one. Having these ready can help you explain what is working, what isn’t, and what support […]
How to Change NDIS Providers: A Step-by-Step Guide
Yes, you can change your NDIS provider if your current provider is no longer meeting your needs. In most cases, the process is straightforward: check your current service agreement, find a new provider, give your existing provider the required notice, and update your provider details in the relevant NDIS portal. You don’t have to stay […]
What Is an NDIS Plan Review and How Does It Work?
An NDIS plan review is a process where the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) looks at your current plan, your circumstances, your support needs, your progress and your goals to determine whether your support and funding are still appropriate. Depending on your situation, a plan may be reviewed when the plan period ends or when […]
How to Choose an NDIS Support Worker: 10 things to Consider
Choosing an NDIS support worker is an important decision. After all, this is someone who may become a regular part of your daily life. They might help with personal care, household tasks, transport, appointments, shopping, social activities, or building everyday skills and independence. So, how do you know whether a support worker is actually right […]
How to Use Your NDIS Plan Effectively
The best way to use your NDIS plan effectively is to first understand exactly what funding you have, what each budget can be used for, and how your supports connect to your disability-related needs and goals. Then, choose suitable providers, create a realistic spending plan, regularly monitor your budget, and keep records of your supports […]