Understanding your NDIS plan - Capital supports
Capital
Capital supports include higher-cost pieces of assistive technology, equipment and funding for one-off purchases you may need.
Capital Supports
This funding type is for more significant, ‘one off’ items that you need to support you in your daily life. These supports are not flexible, so you can’t move budget from one category to another.
You must use the funds for the products that were discussed in your planning meeting. Generally, these items will cost more than $1,500 and you will need to get a quote to be approved by NDIS.
Your Capital supports will be organised into the following categories
Assistive Technology
- Covers specialised technology or equipment.
- Provides funds for things like wheelchairs, prosthetics and orthotics, portable hoists, vehicle modifications, braille resources and even the cost of acquiring a guide dog.
- Requires an assessment from a therapist and a quote from a provider.
Assistive Technology Maintenance, Repair and Rental
- Assistive technology rental.
- Repairs and maintenance.
- Early childhood flexible assistive technology.
- Flexible equipment package (for changing need).
Home Modifications
- Funds changes or additions to your home that make it more suitable for you to live an independent life, such rails or ramps.
- Can also include the cost of a project manager to implement the modifications.
Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA)
- Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers to accommodation for participants who require specialist housing solutions to assist with the delivery of supports that cater for their extreme functional impairment and/or very high support needs.
Learn about the other supports:
Core
Core supports are basic things you need to live your daily life. This funding is quite flexible, so you can move your budget from one Core Support category to another.
Capacity building
This funding type supports you in building skills to become more independent. These supports are not flexible, so you can’t move budget from one category to another – you have to spend it on the agreed services.
Recurring
Support specifically designed for ongoing assistance are regularly paid by the NDIA, removing the need for you to make a claim for these essential supports.
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