What is Capacity Building Supports funding in the NDIS?

Your CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORTS budget aims to do exactly as it explains – build capacity, with a focus on working towards the long term goals in your plan and building independence. 

The amount of funding in each support category is flexible ONLY WITHIN that category. You cannot combine funding across support categories, as each category is working towards achieving a particular goal.

What supports fall under the Capacity building supports budget?

 

The NDIA uses the reasonable & necessary criteria to determine if a support should be funded, and what would be necessary for you/your child under this category.

The are 9 categories in the CAPACITY BUILDING budget. These include:

Support Coordination

Improved Living Arrangements

Increased Social & Community Participation

Finding & Keeping a Job

Relationships

Improved Health & Wellbeing

Improved Daily Living

Improved Learning

Improved Life Choices

How can I use this funding?

 

To understand what types of supports you can use your CORE budget funding for, have a look at our article: How do I use my Capacity building supports funding?

What if I do not have funding for this support?

 

If your plan has not included funding for these supports, and you feel this is reasonable & necessary for your disability needs, you will need to get in touch with your NDIA planner or LAC directly, or call NDIA on 1800 800 110 to discuss a plan review or your options for funding.

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