NDIS Ins & Outs List Announced

The Australian Government has introduced a definition of NDIS supports to give people greater clarity about what NDIS funds can and cannot be used for.
From TODAY, 3 October, you can only spend NDIS funding on things that are NDIS supports or are approved replacements for NDIS Supports.
The list of NDIS Supports is based on existing guidance, so in most cases, there is unlikely to be any change to the supports a person is currently using.
The lists make it clear what the NDIS does and does not fund and will help participants and their families make more informed choices about how they use their NDIS plan funding.
Please take a look at the NDIS Support lists HERE.

Plan Managers: Must comply with new rules by November 2.
Participants: Have 12 months to make changes without incurring debt.
Current Plans: Existing supports remain valid for the life of the current plan.
Legislation: Transitional, pending final rule development with community input.

Non-Approved Items: No debt for spending under $1,500 if it’s a mistake (up to 2 warnings).

Funding Use: Only if stated in the NDIS plan, including for self-managing participants.

Updated Rule: Exceptions allowed for household items, smartwatches, tablets, or phones used for accessibility.

Driver Training: Available for various disabilities if stated in the plan and provided by a special instructor.
Assistance Animals: Spending allowed only if stated in the plan.
Hairdressing Services: Hair washing now allowed

There are 15 categories of goods and services that are not ‘NDIS supports’.

Unchanged exclusions (remain non-claimable):

References:

3 October Legislation Changes

*LIST SUMMARY NOT EXHAUSTIVE: Please take a look at the NDIS Support lists HERE.

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