NDIS Funding Categories Explained: Your 2025 Guide to Smarter Support Planning

As the NDIS evolves in 2025, understanding how funding categories work is more important than ever. Whether you're new to the scheme or reviewing an existing plan, knowing how to navigate the different support budgets can help you make informed choices and achieve better outcomes.

The three main NDIS funding categories are:

• Core Supports – for daily living assistance, transport, and consumables

• Capacity Building – focused on skill development, employment, and improved wellbeing

• Capital Supports – for one-off investments like assistive technology and home modifications

This year’s updates bring simplified plan structures, more flexibility within budgets, and enhanced digital management tools to help participants and families take control of their funding with ease.

Understanding these categories allows you to use your funds effectively, avoid underutilisation, and ensure every dollar aligns with your personal goals and support needs.

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