We’ve created a handy NDIS Ins & Outs List in a table format to more easily compare categories.

Here are some key points* from the NDIS Supports changes announced on October 3, 2024:

  1. 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.
  2. From 3 October 2024 you can only spend NDIS funding on things that are NDIS supports or are approved replacements for NDIS Supports.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. There will be transition periods:
    • Plan managers: Must comply with new rules by November 2, 2024.
    • 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.

Financial adjustments

  • Non-approved items: Participants will incur no debt for spending under $1,500 if it’s a mistake (**ONLY up to 2 warnings in the transitional period).

Support coordination

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

Replacement support determinations

  • Updated rule: Exceptions are allowed for household items, smartwatches, tablets, or phones used for accessibility,  but you have to apply for the allowed replacement support prior to purchasing it.

Specialised services

  • 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.

Updates to the OUT list (non-claimable items)

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

Unchanged exclusions (remain non-claimable):

  • Electricity generators
  • Legal costs
  • Beauty services like manicures and pedicures are still excluded.

If you have questions you can ask the NDIS, your support coordinator, plan manager or  search the NDIS website.

References: 

YOPX NDIS Ins & Outs List in a table

National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act)

3 October Legislation Changes

Please take a look at the NDIS Support lists:

FREE ONLINE NDIS SESSION ON CHANGES TO NDIS FOR PARTICIPANTS – MULTIPLE DATES AND TIMES

FOLLOW THE NDIA ON HUMANITIX FOR MORE FREE ONLINE SESSIONS.

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