How Does My Funding Work
NDIS participant budgets payments can be designated to three separate types of support purpose - Read more below.
NDIS participant budgets payments can be designated to three separate types of support purpose - Read more below.
Core supports are for use in (daily living) activities. Plans have a degree of flexibility for a client to choose their supports within their core budgets, but this funding cannot be reallocated into different categories. (i.e. capital or capacity building supports). We use Core Support funding to enable respite stays. Short Term Accommodation & Assistance, and Medium Term Accommodation is also funded through Core funding.
The category known as Capital building is an investment, in (assistive technologies) – equipment, home or vehicle modifications, or for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). Participant budgets for this type of support are restricted to specific items identified in the participant’s plan. The NDIS has established specific price guides for Assistive Technology and SDA.
Capacity building funding, enables a participant to build their skills and confidence to allow them to live a more independent life. Within a clients plan, goals are set, these budgets are allocated at a support category level (see next section) and must be used to achieve such expectations.
Some TAC clients may also be eligible to receive support from the NDIS
The NDIS will fund reasonable and necessary supports that enable a person living with a disability enjoy an ordinary life - Read more here: https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/how-apply/information-gps-and-health-professionals/supports-faq
The Disability Support Pension along with other income supports and payments such as the Carer Payment, Carer Supplement, Carer Allowance and Child Disability Assistance Payment are separate to the NDIS. These payments will not be affected if a client qualifies for the NDIS. Not all recipients of the Disability Support Pension are eligible for NDIS funding. - Read more here - https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/how-apply/information-gps-and-health-professionals/supports-faq
7 Night Minimum Stay periods apply at certain times, however we will work in with participants and service providers to enable to best outcomes on a case by case basis. Bookings are subject to acceptance once made to ensure no overlaps of stays & to ensure clients needs. Safe cleaning guidelines are maintained and may include a 24 gap between respite stays.
Yes! we can guide you through your funding application, so you have the best care and the right levels of support. Most clients are able to achieve NDIS funding for all or at least some of their stay.
