Some NDIS support budgets are being reduced as plans are created, reassessed or renewed. The changes affect social, economic and community participation supports and improved daily living skills supports.
This is not a 50% cut to your whole NDIS plan. Other support budgets and certain supports within the affected groups are excluded from this funding reset.
Last updated: . The funding reset is currently in effect.
Which NDIS support budgets are being reduced?
The Government's funding-change guidance sets out two reductions:
- 50% for affected social, economic and community participation supports.
- 10% for affected improved daily living skills supports.
These changes do not apply to every Core or Capacity Building support. Check the affected support groups and exemptions in your own plan rather than relying only on a broad budget label.
When will the NDIS funding changes affect my plan?
The NDIA confirms the following start dates:
- 1 October 2026: the reset applies when new plans and reassessed plans commence.
- 1 February 2027: the reset also begins applying through plan renewals.
The rollout runs until 30 September 2027. Participants with affected funding who have not had a plan created or reassessed since October 2026 will have their plan renewed by then. Some renewal dates will be brought forward.
The NDIA says it will contact participants 60 days before their renewal. You can continue using your current plan and supports until your plan is reassessed or renewed.
Does a 50% budget reduction mean 50% fewer supports?
Not necessarily. The reduction applies to the affected funding allocation, not automatically to the amount you have been spending.
For example, if the amount allocated to affected social participation supports before the reset is $20,000, a 50% reduction leaves $10,000. If you were using $9,000, that spending may still fit within the reduced allocation.
The allocation still reduces even if you have not used it all. Your final budget also depends on exempt supports and any reassessment of your needs.
Which NDIS supports are not affected by the funding reset?
Other parts of your plan are not affected by this reset. Examples include everyday support at home, nursing and medication assistance, home and vehicle modifications, mobility equipment, transport, continence and menstruation consumables, and Specialist Disability Accommodation.
The Government also excludes these support types within the affected groups:
- Supports in employment.
- Disability-related health supports.
- High intensity supports.
- Intensive and complex behaviour supports.
- Customised and wearable technology.
- Hearing services.
The NDIA checks its records when applying these exclusions. Your new plan should identify funding that is not affected. Ask your NDIS contact if you believe an exempt support has been included in the reduction.
These exemptions relate to this funding reset. They do not mean those budgets can never change through other planning decisions.
Can I request a review of the NDIS funding cut?
The funding reset itself is not a reviewable decision.
You can still request a plan change if there has been a significant and ongoing change in your functional capacity, support needs or circumstances. The funding reduction alone does not meet that test.
If there is a crisis, emergency or suspected fraud affecting your supports, contact the NDIA to discuss whether a plan variation is needed.
What safeguards apply if I need 24-hour disability support?
There is a special plan variation pathway for eligible participants whose reduced funding cannot safely maintain their 24-hour disability supports.
The published eligibility requirements include 24-hour funded disability supports and combined budgets of $215,030 or more before the reset across Assistance with Daily Life, Home and Living, and Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation.
You or your nominee must request the variation within 90 days of the reset applying to your own plan. Meeting the budget threshold alone does not guarantee an increase. Other eligibility conditions apply, including limits on using this pathway again after a plan renewal.
Any additional funding addresses the assessed gap in daily living or home and living supports. It does not restore the affected social participation or daily living skills budgets. Decisions under this special pathway can be reviewed.
Read the official high support needs safeguard information and contact the NDIA promptly if your safety or continuity of care may be affected.
How can I make my NDIS community participation budget last?
Review your available funding and current service bookings with your providers, support coordinator or plan manager. Ask about the full cost of supports, including any applicable travel, transport or cancellation charges.
Discuss prices and scheduling options. Group activities may offer lower support costs where they suit your needs, but they should not replace individual support you need for safety or access.
Use the MyCareSpace NDIS Budget Calculator to estimate how different support hours and schedules fit your available funding. Estimates are not a guarantee of actual provider charges.
What is the Inclusive Communities Fund?
The Government has announced $200 million over three years for the Inclusive Communities Fund. It will help community organisations become more accessible and inclusive.
It is not replacement funding paid into individual NDIS plans and will not pay for delivering community activities. Consultation closed in August 2026, and the Department is considering feedback on the fund's design.
Will the funding reset apply to new framework plans?
No. The Government says this reset applies to plans under the current planning arrangements, not new framework plans. Participants will begin transitioning to the new planning approach from April 2027.
Moving to a new framework plan does not guarantee your previous budget will be restored. Funding will be determined through the new planning process.
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This resource provides general information. Your individual plan and the current NDIA rules determine your funding and available options. Check the linked official guidance for updates.
