The Capital Supports Budget: Assistive Technology & Home Mods
The NDIS capital supports budget funds assistive technology, home mods and SDA — how it's quoted, why it's locked, and how to get items approved.
Capital is the budget behind the bigger, longer-lasting things in your plan — the wheelchair, the ceiling hoist, the ramp at your front door. It works differently from your other funding: it's usually tied to specific items, often needs quotes, and can't be spent freely. This guide explains what the Capital supports budget covers and how to get things approved without surprises.
What the Capital budget is for
Assistive technology, from low-cost to complex
Home modifications
Why Capital funding is quoted and stated
How an item gets approved
How Capital connects to your other supports
Finding the right providers and assessors
Frequently asked questions
What does the NDIS Capital supports budget cover?
Capital funds higher-cost, longer-lasting supports: assistive technology like wheelchairs and communication devices, home modifications like ramps and accessible bathrooms, and Specialist Disability Accommodation for very high housing needs. It's tied to specific items and usually needs assessments…
Can I move my Capital funding to buy something else?
Generally no. Capital funding is stated — it's set aside for the specific item or modification it was approved for. You usually can't move it to a different item or spend it on everyday support without a new request and assessment.
Do I need a quote for assistive technology?
For higher-cost and complex AT, yes — the NDIA usually approves funding based on a quote for the specific item, backed by an assessment from a qualified professional like an occupational therapist. Low-cost, everyday AT often needs less and may sit in your consumables budget.
Can the NDIS fund modifications to a home I rent?
Often yes, but you'll generally need the property owner's written consent before work goes ahead, plus an occupational-therapy assessment showing the change is necessary. Sort the owner's consent early, as it can take time to arrange.