Comprehensive Guide to NDIS Covered Services and Funding

Written by Bloom Healthcare

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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a pivotal initiative in Australia. It funds eligible individuals with disabilities to access various supports and services tailored to their unique needs and goals. Understanding the breadth of services the NDIS covers is essential for participants and their families to leverage the scheme’s benefits fully.​ 

Categories of NDIS Supports and Services

The NDIS funds “reasonable and necessary” supports that assist participants in achieving their goals and enhancing their social and economic participation. These supports are categorised into 15 key areas:​ These supports funded by the NDIS are divided into core supports, capacity building, and capital supports, which are designed to aid individuals with disabilities in different ways, such as everyday assistance and personal development. 

  1. Assistance with Daily Life: Support with personal activities to enable participants to live as independently as possible.​ 
  2. Transport: Funding for travel to enable participation in community, social, economic, and daily life activities.​ 
  3. Consumables: Provision of everyday items and products related to a participant’s disability needs.​ 
  4. Assistance with Social & Community Participation: Support for engaging in social or recreational activities within the community.​ 
  5. Assistive Technology: Equipment or devices that assist participants in performing tasks they might otherwise be unable to do.​ 
  6. Home Modifications: Changes to a participant’s home to ensure it is accessible and safe.​ 
  7. Coordination of Supports: Assistance in organising and implementing supports and services in a participant’s plan.​ 
  8. Improved Living Arrangements: Support to help participants find and maintain suitable accommodation.​ 
  9. Increased Social and Community Participation: Development and training to increase skills for participation in community, social, and recreational activities.​ 
  10. Finding and Keeping a Job: Support for obtaining and maintaining employment, including training and assessments.​ 
  11. Improved Relationships: Services aimed at developing positive behaviours and interactions with others.​ 
  12. Improved Health and Wellbeing: Activities that promote physical and mental health, such as exercise programs and nutritional advice.​ 
  13. Improved Learning: Assistance with skills and training to further education and learning opportunities.​ 
  14. Improved Life Choices: Plan management services to assist participants in managing their NDIS funding.​ 
  15. Improved Daily Living: Therapeutic supports to enhance functional capacity and independence.​ 

Types of NDIS Supports 

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides various types of supports to help people with disability achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. These supports are categorised into three main areas: Core Supports, Capacity Building, and Capital Supports. 

Core Supports 

Core Supports are essential daily living activities that help participants with daily tasks, such as: 

These supports are fundamental in ensuring NDIS participants can live independently, enhancing their ability to engage in community and social activities. 

Capacity Building 

Capacity Building supports are designed to help participants develop skills and abilities, such as: 

These supports empower participants to build their capabilities, fostering greater independence and participation in various aspects of life. 

Capital Supports 

Capital Supports are for purchasing or leasing equipment, home modifications, and other assets that help participants with their disability, such as: 

These supports are crucial for providing the necessary tools and modifications that enable people with disability to navigate their environments safely and effectively. 

Bloom Healthcare’s Registered NDIS Provider Services 

At Bloom Healthcare, we are committed to delivering personalised, evidence-based allied health services that align with the NDIS’s objectives. Our comprehensive range of services includes:​ 

As a registered NDIS provider, Bloom Healthcare ensures safety and compliance through rigorous screening processes for individuals working in risk-assessed roles. 

Our team works collaboratively with participants to ensure that the services provided align with their NDIS plans and personal goals. For more information on our services, please visit our services page.​ 

Understanding Reasonable and Necessary Supports Funded by NDIS 

The NDIS funds supports that are deemed “reasonable and necessary,” meaning they:​ 

These criteria are outlined in the NDIS Act, which governs the types of supports that can be funded. 

It’s important to note that the NDIS does not fund supports that are:​ 

NDIS Funding and Planning 

The NDIS provides funding to eligible participants to access supports and services that help them achieve their goals. The funding is allocated through a personalised plan developed in consultation with the participant, their family, and carers. 

NDIS Planning 

The NDIS planning process involves: 

This collaborative approach ensures that the NDIS plan is tailored to the individual needs of each participant, promoting their overall well-being and goal achievement. 

NDIS Funding 

The NDIS funding is allocated based on the participant’s needs and goals and can be used to access a range of supports and services, including: 

This funding model allows participants to access comprehensive services that support their independence, participation, and overall quality of life. 

NDIS Quality and Safeguards 

The NDIS has a robust quality and safeguarding framework to ensure participants receive high-quality supports and services that meet their needs and promote their safety and well-being. 

NDIS Quality 

The NDIS quality framework focuses on the following: 

This framework ensures that NDIS providers adhere to high standards, delivering services that genuinely benefit participants. 

NDIS Safeguards 

The NDIS safeguarding framework includes: 

These safeguards are essential in maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all NDIS participants. 

Safeguards Commission 

The NDIS Safeguards Commission is an independent agency that oversees the quality and safety of NDIS supports and services. The Commission: 

The Commission plays a critical role in upholding the integrity and effectiveness of the NDIS, ensuring that all participants receive the highest standard of care and support. 

Additional Help Regarding NDIS Services 

Navigating the NDIS and understanding the array of services it covers can be complex. However, with the correct information and support, participants can access various services tailored to their individual needs. At Bloom Healthcare, we are dedicated to assisting individuals in making the most of their NDIS plans by providing high-quality, personalised allied health services.​ 

Please get in touch with us for further details on how we can support your NDIS journey.​ 

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What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)?

According to Bloom Healthcare's guide, the NDIS is a pivotal initiative in Australia that funds eligible individuals with disabilities to access various supports and services tailored to their unique needs and goals.

What kind of supports does the NDIS fund?

The NDIS funds 'reasonable and necessary' supports that assist participants in achieving their goals and enhancing their social and economic participation.

How many key categories of NDIS supports and services are there?

NDIS supports and services are categorised into 15 key areas.

What does 'Assistance with Daily Life' cover under the NDIS?

This category covers support with personal activities to enable participants to live as independently as possible.

Does the NDIS cover transport costs?

Yes, the NDIS provides funding for travel to enable participation in community, social, economic, and daily life activities.

What are 'Consumables' in the context of NDIS funding?

Consumables refer to the provision of everyday items and products related to a participant's disability needs.

What is Assistive Technology under the NDIS?

Assistive Technology refers to equipment or devices that assist participants in performing tasks they might otherwise be unable to do.

Does the NDIS fund home modifications?

Yes, the NDIS covers home modifications, which are changes made to a participant's home to ensure it is accessible and safe.

What does 'Coordination of Supports' mean in an NDIS plan?

Coordination of Supports refers to assistance in organising and implementing the supports and services included in a participant's NDIS plan.

How does the NDIS support employment for participants?

Under the 'Finding and Keeping a Job' category, the NDIS provides support for obtaining and maintaining employment, including training and assessments.

What organisation published this guide to NDIS covered services?

The guide was published by Bloom Healthcare, a boutique disability and aged care allied health provider in Australia.

What is Bloom Healthcare's approach to healthcare delivery?

Bloom Healthcare's healthcare model focuses on evidence-based practice and client centricity, delivered by highly qualified health practitioners across Australia.

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