NDIS Funding & Budget for Acquired Brain Injury
How NDIS funding works for Acquired Brain Injury: the three budget types, what a plan typically funds, and how to set goals that unlock the right supports.
An NDIS plan for Acquired Brain Injury is built from your goals and assessed needs, not a fixed list. This guide explains the three budget types, what a plan for Acquired Brain Injury typically funds, and how to ask for the right supports at your planning meeting.
Understanding Acquired Brain Injury and your NDIS plan
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) refers to any damage to the brain that occurs after birth — distinguishing it from congenital or developmental brain conditions. ABI encompasses traumatic brain injury (TBI) from accidents,…
How NDIS budgets work
Every NDIS plan is divided into three budgets. Understanding them helps you plan for Acquired Brain Injury:
What a plan for Acquired Brain Injury typically funds
Mapped to those budgets, a plan for Acquired Brain Injury often includes:
Setting goals that unlock funding
The NDIS funds supports that connect to your goals, so it's worth writing goals that reflect what Acquired Brain Injury makes harder. Examples might include maintaining independence at home, staying connected to your…