Can the NDIS Pay for a Car?
No — the NDIS doesn't buy cars; a car is a mainstream item. But it can fund vehicle modifications that make a car accessible. Here's what that means.
No. The NDIS doesn't buy cars — a vehicle is treated as a mainstream, everyday item that isn't the Scheme's responsibility. What it can fund is vehicle modifications that make a car accessible for your disability. Here's the line between the two, and where else to look.
The short answer
Why the NDIS won't buy the car
What the NDIS can fund instead
Where else to look for a car
Bringing it together
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my NDIS plan to buy a car?
No — the NDIS doesn't buy cars, because a vehicle is a mainstream item that isn't caused by disability. It can, however, fund modifications that make a car accessible or driveable for you. If you need help buying the vehicle itself, look to state schemes, community grants or specialist finance…
Will the NDIS help with a wheelchair-accessible vehicle?
The NDIS can fund the modifications that make a vehicle wheelchair-accessible — such as hoists, ramps and lowered floors — as Capital assistive technology. The base vehicle is still yours to provide. An OT and driver assessment is needed to confirm exactly what modifications are reasonable and…
Does the NDIS pay for car insurance or rego?
No — insurance, registration, fuel and servicing are everyday running costs that everyone with a car pays, so they aren't funded. The NDIS funds disability-specific supports, not the general costs of owning a vehicle. Transport funding is a separate mechanism that helps you get around, not a way to…