How do I use my Capacity Building Supports funding?

What are Capacity Building Supports in your NDIS Plan?

Capacity Building Supports are designed to build your independence and skills so you can work towards your goals over time.

They are one of the main budget types in your NDIS plan and focus on helping you improve your ability to manage everyday life.

There are 10 Capacity Building support categories. Each category is designed to help with a different area of your life.

Below are the 10 NDIS Capacity Building categories, what they mean, and examples of how they are used in everyday life.

NDIS definition: Funding for a Support Coordinator or Recovery Coach to help you understand and use your plan.

How this looks in real life:

NDIS definition: Support to help you find and maintain appropriate housing.

NDIS definition: Support to build skills so you can participate in social and community activities.

NDIS definition: Employment-related supports to help you prepare for, find, and keep a job.

NDIS definition: Support to build positive behaviours and improve interactions with others.

NDIS definition: Support to manage the impact of disability through health and lifestyle programs.

NDIS definition: Support to help you move into further education such as TAFE or university.

NDIS definition: Funding for plan management to help manage your NDIS budget.

NDIS definition: Therapy supports to build skills, independence and participation.

NDIS definition: Specialist supports to improve behaviour and reduce behaviours of concern.

In the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Support Catalogue, Capacity Building supports are grouped under specific line item ranges.

These usually start from 07_ and go up to 15_, depending on the category.