NDIS Plan Cut: What to Do If Your Plan Is Cut or Changed
NDIS plan cut? What to do next: check what changed, keep essential supports going, and request a review or appeal — clear, calm, step-by-step.
If your NDIS plan has come back with less funding or different supports, here is the short version of what to do: read the new plan carefully to see exactly what changed, keep your essential daily supports running, and decide whether to request a plan review or formally appeal the decision. You have set timeframes to act, and you do not have to do it alone. This guide walks through each step in…
First, read the new plan and find exactly what changed
What is NOT changing — your essential daily supports
Why plans are being reset right now
Do these things in the first week
Your two main paths: a plan review vs an appeal
How to request a plan review (change of circumstances)
How to appeal: internal review, then the ART
Build the evidence that actually moves a decision
How to manage while you wait
About Foundational Supports and other options
If you feel unsafe or in crisis
Where to get help and what to do next
Frequently asked questions
Can the NDIA cut my plan without telling me why?
No. You can ask the NDIA for the reasons behind the decision and for any assessment they relied on. Knowing the reasons is important, because it tells you what evidence you need to challenge it. Call 1800 800 110 or ask your support coordinator to request this for you.
How long do I have to appeal a plan decision?
For an internal review, the time limit is generally 3 months from the date of the decision — but confirm the exact date on your paperwork, as this is strict. A change-of-circumstances review has no fixed deadline, but you should lodge it as soon as your situation changes. If you miss the internal…
Will the reforms mean everyone's plan gets cut?
No. The current changes mainly reset social, civic and community participation budgets, with those allocations cut by roughly half from progressively 1 October 2026. Critical daily-living and personal-care supports are not part of this reset. Your actual outcome depends on your own assessed needs…
Do I need to pay for a lawyer to appeal?
No. You can start an internal review and even an application to the Administrative Review Tribunal yourself, and the process is designed to be accessible. Free independent advocacy is available, and extra appeals-advocacy and Legal Aid funding has been provided in 2026-27 to help participants…
What should I do if I run out of funding before my plan ends?
Contact the NDIA on 1800 800 110 and your support coordinator as soon as you can see a shortfall coming — do not wait until you have run out. Prioritise essential personal-care and health-critical supports, and ask your providers whether they can adjust scheduling. If you are at risk of going…
Related guides
- How to Request an NDIS Plan Review (Change of Circumstances)
- How to Appeal an NDIS Decision: Internal Review and the ART
- Building Evidence to Support Your NDIS Plan
- Allied Health Reports for the NDIS: Getting Reports That Actually Help Your Plan
- NDIS Plan Reviews and Reassessments Explained
- How to Prepare for Your NDIS Plan Reassessment