NDIS Funding & Budget for Intellectual Disability
How NDIS funding works for Intellectual Disability: the three budget types, what a plan typically funds, and how to set goals that unlock the right support
An NDIS plan for Intellectual Disability is built from your goals and assessed needs, not a fixed list. This guide explains the three budget types, what a plan for Intellectual Disability typically funds, and how to ask for the right supports at your planning meeting.
Understanding Intellectual Disability and your NDIS plan
Intellectual disability (ID) is characterised by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour — skills such as communication, self-care, social interaction, community participation and…
How NDIS budgets work
Every NDIS plan is divided into three budgets. Understanding them helps you plan for Intellectual Disability:
What a plan for Intellectual Disability typically funds
Mapped to those budgets, a plan for Intellectual Disability 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 Intellectual Disability makes harder. Examples might include maintaining independence at home, staying connected to your…