The New NDIS Supports List: What's In and What's Out
The new NDIS supports list explained: what's in, what's out, the replacement-supports option, and how to avoid a debt when you spend your funding.
Since late 2024 the NDIS has drawn a clear line between what your funding can and cannot buy, using two official lists. If you have ever wondered whether a purchase is allowed, these lists are the answer. This guide explains what is on each list, the replacement-supports option, and the rules that now apply in full — so you can spend with confidence and avoid an unexpected debt.
Why the lists exist
What's in — supports the NDIS funds
What's out — costs the NDIS won't cover
The replacement (substitution) option
The transition period has ended
If your plan was approved before the lists
How to check a purchase quickly
Frequently asked questions
What is the new NDIS supports list?
It is two official lists, in effect since 3 October 2024, that set out what the NDIS will and will not fund. One names supports you can buy with your funding; the other names things you cannot, such as everyday living costs. They exist to make spending rules clear.
Can I get a debt for buying the wrong thing?
Yes, now that the transition period has ended. From 3 October 2025 the NDIA can raise a debt if you spend funding on something that is not an NDIS support, even for smaller amounts. Checking a purchase against the list first is the best way to avoid this.
What is a replacement support?
A replacement (or substitution) support lets you ask the NDIA to approve a standard item in place of a disability-specific one when it gives a better outcome or value — for example a tablet and app instead of a dedicated communication device. You must request and get it approved first.
What if my plan predates the lists?
If a support is specifically stated in a plan approved before 3 October 2024, it can generally still be funded until that plan is reassessed, even if it is now on the 'out' list. Check what your plan actually says and plan ahead for your next reassessment.
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