Maximising Your NDIS Core Supports Budget
Did you know that your Core Supports budget is the most versatile? If you have Core Supports in your NDIS plan, you can use your budgets in many creative ways. While this allows you to get creative, some people can also find it slightly overwhelming. In order to help you think outside the box, we’ll explore some of the more creative ways you can use your Core Supports budget.
What are Core Supports?
Core Supports assist you with everyday activities and the basic support you need to live your life and achieve your goals. This can include things like house cleaning if your disability prevents you from cleaning the house, purchasing continence pads, or having a support worker accompany you while you shop.
Importantly, your Core Supports budget is flexible. This means that you can use your funding across all of your Core Support categories. This flexibility opens up many exciting possibilities.
What can I spend my Core Support budgets on?
There are lots of things you can purchase with your Core Support budget. We’ve mentioned a few of the more common ones above, so let’s take a look at some of the more creative ways you can use your Core budget.
iPads and Tablets: Do you want to access services (like therapy sessions) remotely but don’t have a device that allows you to? Good news – you might be able to use your Core budget to purchase an iPad or tablet to do so.
· Respite Care: A stay in specialised Short Term Accommodation (STA) can give both you and your informal support network a well-earned break. You can use your Core budget to pay for a stay in STA, which includes the support you receive there and any activities the facility offers.
Staying Up to Date with Flexible Funding
The NDIS often makes changes on which supports can be accessed flexibly with your Core Supports budget.
To make the most out of your funding, keep an eye out for announcements on our social media pages. Staying up to date with the latest NDIS news is a great way to maximise your funding.