NDIS Funding Period Changes

Effective: 19 May 2025

If you’re starting a new plan after this date (or your plan has been reassessed), your funding might now be released in smaller chunks instead of all at once.

Goal: Help you budget more easily, spread your supports evenly, and avoid funding gaps.

📝 Quick Facts

• Total funding stays the same – only the timing changes.

• Funds may be released:

  • Quarterly – every 3 months (most supports)

  • Monthly – for high-cost ongoing supports (e.g. SIL)

  • Up Front – for one-off items (e.g. assistive technology)

• Unused funds roll over to the next period (within the same plan).

  
  

💡 Why This Change?

• Many participants find it hard to make funds last when they’re all given upfront.

• Smaller, regular instalments can:

  • Reduce overspending risks

  • Keep funding available all year

  • Make planning easier

    
    

📅 What It Means for You

• Your NDIS planner will help decide the best funding period for you.

• They’ll consider:

  • Your preferences

  • Risks of overspending

  • Risks of harm or financial exploitation

🔍 How to Check Your Funding

You can view your funding periods:

• In your plan document

• On the my NDIS app

• Via the participant portal

You’ll see:

• Total available

• How much you’ve spent

• When your next release happens

Tip: Your plan manager or support coordinator can also see this if you give consent.

✅ If You Have Leftover Funds

Example:

• You get $3,000 per quarter for OT.

• You spend $1,500 in the first quarter.

• Next quarter = $4,500 available.

⚠️ Any unspent funds at the end of your plan do not roll over to a new plan.

⚠️ If You Run Out Early

• You can only use current and leftover funds from the previous period.

• You can’t take from future periods early.

• If this happens often, talk to your planner or Support Coordinator.

👩‍⚕️ For Providers

• Claims must match the participant’s funding period.

• If a service crosses multiple periods, submit separate claims.

• Always check funding details before providing services.

💬 Bottom Line: This change is designed to give you steady access to your NDIS funds, helping you feel confident and in control for the whole life of your plan.