Understanding Your NDIS Plan: A Simple Guide to Funded Supports

Getting your first NDIS plan can feel overwhelming, especially when it is full of unfamiliar terms and budget categories. This guide breaks down the basics so you can approach your plan with confidence.

Core Supports cover everyday activities such as personal care, transport and household tasks. This is usually the most flexible budget, meaning funds can often be moved between categories to suit your changing needs.

Capacity Building Supports are designed to help you build skills and independence over time — things like life skills coaching, employment support and community participation programs. Unlike Core funding, these amounts are generally fixed to their specific purpose.

Capital Supports fund higher-cost items such as assistive technology, home modifications and specialist equipment.

Understanding which category your supports fall under makes it much easier to plan ahead and avoid running out of funding before your plan review. If you are ever unsure how your plan is structured, our team at Reachout Solutions is always happy to walk through it with you.