Find out if you are eligible for NDIS funding, and how to apply.
find out moreThe NDIS in a nutshell
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was first rolled out in 2016 to give participants choice and control over their disability support funding. Before this, the disability scheme was block-funded, meaning many of the choices were made by providers on their participant’s behalf.
Now, with the NDIS, unique plans are created specifically for the participant based on day-to-day needs, as well as to assist in achieving short and long-term goals. Once approved, NDIS participants and their families choose how to implement their own plan, and with the providers of their choice.

Types of budgets
NDIS participants are approved for different supports in their plans to assist them with their day-to-day needs and to achieve their goals. Plans are made up of different budgets for different types of supports.
Core Supports
For use on day-to-day activities and needs, funding can be used for:
- Purchasing consumables
- Assistance with daily activities
- Social and community participation
- Transport
Capacity Building
To help participants build skills and resilience for the future, funding can be used for:
- Support Coordination
- Improved living arrangements
- Social and community participation
- Employment services
- Improved relationships
- Improved health and wellbeing
- Improved learning
- Improved life choices
- Improved daily living
Capital
Funding to purchase goods and equipment that help participants with day-to-day tasks and to stay safe, including:
- Assistive technology
- Home modifications
- Supported Disability Accommodation
Applying for funding
NDIS Plans
The NDIS takes a lifetime approach to disability support. The aim of the scheme is to provide supports to enable you to build the skills to live an ordinary life. In theory, the approved amount of funding should decrease over time as you are better able to achieve your goals and live independently.
To be eligible for NDIS funding, you need to have a permanent and significant disability be under the age of 65 and an Australian citizen, hold a permanent visa or a protected special category visa.
Proof of a disability and the need for support will be required when applying for an NDIS Plan.
Gather evidence of your disability
Meet your planner and let them know about your goals
Wait for approval from the NDIA
Find providers to support you to achieve your goals
Collect all paperwork that will assist you with your plan review
Schedule a plan review to discuss new goals and needs for next plan
Complimentary
pre-planning service
It is important that you understand how to articulate what you want from your NDIS plan in order to be approved for the funding you need.
Our experienced Support Coordinators can help you apply for NDIS funding, by helping gather the right documents, assisting you to detail your needs and word your goals, and by supporting you throughout the process.
Follow the link for more information about our free pre-planning service.

Frequestly asked questions
What is NDIS and the NDIA?
Am I eligible for NDIS funding?
What is a Planning Meeting?
Will I have to pay for disability supports out of my own pocket?
Can I get help applying for NDIS funding?
Is Inebura a Registered NDIS Provider?
