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The NDIS made changes to the funding periods of participants’ budgets, and NDIS participants, their families, and their supporters needed to be aware of these changes, as they would impact their plans and supports.
FUNDING PERIODS HELPING NDIS PARTICIPANTS MANAGE THEIR BUDGETS. |
The NDIS heard that receiving all the funding at the start of Participants’ plans can make budgeting hard. Different funding periods were being introduced from 19 May 2025 to: |
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The NDIS would be rolling out these changes gradually. Participants would not be impacted until they receive a new or reassessed plan, following discussion with them to understand their circumstances. The NDIS will support Participants with information to understand what this changes mean for them. Funding periods would be set at a 3-months basis. These change would allow NDIS Participants more flexibility over the spending of their funding, and also help Participants manage their budget to ensure their funding lasted the full length of their plan. Funding periods won’t change Participants total funding amount, they only change when NDIS Participants accessed their funds. You’ll see your funding periods in your NDIS plan document, the participant portal and my NDIS app. You’ll be able to see: |
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If you don’t use all your funds in one funding period, they will roll over to the next funding period, within the same plan. Unused funds won’t roll over into a new plan, so it’s important to manage your budget carefully. You can only use the funding made available during each funding period. If funding runs out early, you won’t be able to use more funds until the next funding period starts. If this happens you should talk to the NDIA or your plan manager about what support may be available. If your situation changes and you need more or different supports, you can also request a change to your plan. If your current plan continues, funding periods won’t apply. You’ll only see funding periods if you have a new or reassessed plan. |
What the NDIS can fund |
We’ve heard it can be hard to understand what the NDIS can and can’t fund. This can make managing your plan more difficult. That’s why there are now rules about what participants, nominees and plan managers can use NDIS funding for. Last year, the Government introduced a new definition of NDIS supports. Under the new definition, there are 2 lists: |
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You can view both lists at What does NDIS fund? It’s your responsibility to make sure you spend NDIS funding in line with your plan. This means only purchasing supports that are included in your plan. Most people are doing the right thing, but we know mistakes can happen. We are still seeing claims for non-NDIS supports. These cannot be funded. If you purchase something that isn’t an NDIS support, we’ll get in touch to explain why it’s not funded and give you guidance for next time. You may be required to repay money to the NDIS if you spend your funding on supports the NDIS cannot fund. |
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