Can I choose any therapist I want?

This depends on your plan management type. Agency-managed participants must use NDIS-registered providers. Plan-managed participants can choose from both registered and unregistered providers. Self-managed participants have the most flexibility and can engage any qualified allied health practitioner. In all cases, the…

How many therapy hours can I get in my NDIS plan?

There is no fixed number of hours. The NDIS funds what is reasonable and necessary based on your disability, your goals, and the evidence presented at planning. The functional capacity assessment and therapist recommendations are the primary drivers of how much therapy funding is included. Some participants receive a…

What is the difference between therapy and support work in the NDIS?

Therapy (allied health) is a Capacity Building support aimed at building your skills, function, and independence over time. Support work is a Core Support that assists you with daily tasks right now. Therapy should be shifting what you are capable of; support work meets your needs in the meantime and often provides the…

Can my child get therapy through the NDIS before they have a diagnosis?

Yes, in many cases. The NDIS's early childhood approach, including Thriving Kids for children under seven, can connect families to therapy supports based on developmental concern rather than requiring a formal diagnosis. The pathway typically starts with a referral to an NDIS Early Childhood partner, who then helps…

What happens if I disagree with the therapy funding in my plan?

You can request an internal review of the NDIA's planning decision within three months of receiving your plan. If the internal review does not resolve the issue, you can seek external review through the Administrative Review Tribunal. Having strong supporting evidence from your therapists, including up-to-date…

Do therapists have to follow the NDIS Code of Conduct?

Yes. All providers and workers delivering NDIS supports, whether registered or not, must comply with the NDIS Code of Conduct, which covers requirements for acting with integrity, respecting participant dignity and autonomy, providing supports safely and competently, and promptly reporting and addressing concerns.…

NDIS Therapy & Allied Health: The Full Guide

Updated 19 Jun 2026 · reviewed by Prakash Bartaula, Founder, Novida

A complete guide to NDIS therapy and allied health in 2026: which disciplines are funded, how budgets work, what assessments cost, and how to build a team that…

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose any therapist I want?: This depends on your plan management type. Agency-managed participants must use NDIS-registered providers. Plan-managed participants can choose from both registered and unregistered providers. Self-managed participants have the most flexibility and can engage any qualified allied health practitioner. In all cases, the…
How many therapy hours can I get in my NDIS plan?: There is no fixed number of hours. The NDIS funds what is reasonable and necessary based on your disability, your goals, and the evidence presented at planning. The functional capacity assessment and therapist recommendations are the primary drivers of how much therapy funding is included. Some participants receive a…
What is the difference between therapy and support work in the NDIS?: Therapy (allied health) is a Capacity Building support aimed at building your skills, function, and independence over time. Support work is a Core Support that assists you with daily tasks right now. Therapy should be shifting what you are capable of; support work meets your needs in the meantime and often provides the…
Can my child get therapy through the NDIS before they have a diagnosis?: Yes, in many cases. The NDIS's early childhood approach, including Thriving Kids for children under seven, can connect families to therapy supports based on developmental concern rather than requiring a formal diagnosis. The pathway typically starts with a referral to an NDIS Early Childhood partner, who then helps…
What happens if I disagree with the therapy funding in my plan?: You can request an internal review of the NDIA's planning decision within three months of receiving your plan. If the internal review does not resolve the issue, you can seek external review through the Administrative Review Tribunal. Having strong supporting evidence from your therapists, including up-to-date…
Do therapists have to follow the NDIS Code of Conduct?: Yes. All providers and workers delivering NDIS supports, whether registered or not, must comply with the NDIS Code of Conduct, which covers requirements for acting with integrity, respecting participant dignity and autonomy, providing supports safely and competently, and promptly reporting and addressing concerns.…