NDIS Support List Explained: What’s Covered & What’s Not

It is very common and understandable that if you are a participant in Broadmeadows or Melbourne, you will be confused regarding the NDIS Support List. Many participants and families hear terms like “reasonable and necessary” or “support categories” and wonder what they really mean in everyday life. 

What is this NDIS Support List? 

While we have mentioned it already, you must be wondering this as well: “What is it?” To not further complicate and use those big words, a framework that outlines the types of supports the NDIS can fund. It means that the support you want is “listed.” Under this, the following aspects are looked at: 

• Your disability-related needs
• Your personal goals
• Whether a support helps you live more independently
• Whether it represents value for money

How to Understand the NDIS Services List? 

Participants need so much support, keeping all of them and their funding can be very hectic. That is why you have a service list. It includes supports that help participants with daily living, community participation, skill development, and long-term independence.

What you should know is that it has a category system. Each category serves a different purpose, and understanding them helps participants use their funding more effectively.

What will an NDIS Core Supports List include? 

NDIS core supports, in general is all about the everyday help that the participant gets. This funding is flexible and can be used for a range of disability-related supports.

Common Core Supports include:

• Help with daily personal activities (showering, dressing, meals)
• Support with household tasks like cleaning and laundry
• Community access and social participation
• Transport supports related to disability needs
• Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports

Is there an NDIS service list for Capacity Building Supports? 

Well, yes, there is! And that is about focusing on your skill development and long-term goals of being independent. What is the difference between capacity building and the core support list?  One is about doing things for participants, the other is supports help participants learn how to do things themselves. You can have the following aspects under it: 

• Improved Daily Living Skills (therapy and skill building)
• Support Coordination
• Psychosocial Recovery Coaching
• Employment-related supports
• Social and communication skill development

NDIS List of Disabilities for Adults: Does Diagnosis Matter?

Let us talk about something else now. Many people search for the NDIS list of disabilities for adults, hoping to find a clear checklist. In reality, the NDIS does not rely only on diagnosis. Instead, it looks at how a condition impacts daily functioning. They do it for most of the sports they give. 

Adults may be eligible if they have:

• Physical disabilities
• Intellectual disabilities
• Sensory disabilities
• Psychosocial disabilities
• Neurological conditions

What matters most is whether the disability is permanent or likely to be permanent, and how it affects everyday life.

Will the NDIS Get All Covered Under the NDIS Support List?

While you know what they might have in the NDIS, you should know what will not be covered:

Everyday living costs not linked to disability

The NDIS does not pay for regular day-to-day expenses. What are these? They can be things like rent, groceries, electricity, internet bills, or phone plans. These are considered normal living costs that everyone pays, regardless of disability. So, you will have to take care of that. 

Supports are covered by other schemes of the government

Let’s say that you are already on a different government scheme; then NDIS is not responsible for the funding. This includes mainstream healthcare services (like GP visits, hospital care, and medications. They can also be education-related supports that schools or universities are expected to provide.

Items not directly connected to disability needs

The NDIS does not fund supports or equipment that do not clearly relate to managing or reducing the impact of a disability.

Luxury items or non-essential upgrades

Instead of normal help, if you want to have something more luxurious, then you might have to see the cost yourself. Requests for high-end, premium, or luxury items, when a standard option would meet the same need. These are generally not approved.

Common Mistakes Participants Make with the NDIS Support List

Gencare helps you get things done smoothly. Here are the common misunderstandings about the NDIS service support list: 

• Assuming all supports are automatically covered
• Using Core Supports for non-disability expenses
• Not requesting plan reviews when needs change
• Confusing health services with NDIS supports

FAQs

What types of supports are covered under the NDIS Support List?

Supports covered under the NDIS Support List include assistance with daily living, community participation, therapy and skill development, support coordination, psychosocial recovery coaching, and disability-related transport or equipment.

Are everyday living costs covered under the NDIS Support List?

No. The NDIS does not cover everyday living expenses such as rent, groceries, utility bills, or internet costs. These are considered general living expenses and are not disability-specific.

Does the NDIS Support List cover medical or healthcare services?

Most healthcare services, such as GP visits, hospital care, and medications, are not covered because they fall under the health system. The NDIS Support List focuses on disability-related supports rather than medical treatment.

Does the NDIS have a fixed list of disabilities for adults?

There is no fixed NDIS list of disabilities for adults. Eligibility is based on how it is impacting daily life. The NDIS looks at functional impairment and long-term support needs.

Can the NDIS Support List change over time?

There is a possibility that it will. What is included in your NDIS plan can change as your needs, goals, or circumstances change. Supports may be added or adjusted during plan reviews.