13/08/2025
If you’re new to the NDIS or helping someone navigate it, you might be wondering: Where does the funding go, and who controls it?
Here’s the short version: NDIS participants receive funding in their NDIS plan, and that money is allocated across different support categories each designed to help meet your individual goals and needs.
There are three main categories:
Core Supports – daily needs like personal care, transport, and community access.
Capacity Building Supports – building independence, skill development, therapies, and employment assistance.
Capital Supports – big one-off purchases like assistive technology, home modifications, or supported accommodation.
You can manage your plan in three ways:
Self-managed – you take full control of the funding.
Plan-managed – a financial intermediary manages it for you.
NDIA-managed – the NDIA pays registered providers directly.
Knowing how your funding works helps you make confident choices, speak up for what you need, and make the most of every opportunity in your plan.
Got questions about funding categories or how to manage your plan? We’re here to help.
📧 Get in touch with our team at growing@ggsqld.com.au