NDIS Guide
Understanding Your NDIS Plan & Funding
The NDIS gives you funding to access the supports you need to live your life and pursue your goals. Here's a plain-language guide to how it works — and how St Anastasia's Care fits in.
What Is the NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding to eligible Australians with permanent and significant disability. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, it gives each participant an individual plan with funding tailored to their needs and goals — so you have choice and control over the supports you receive and who delivers them.
Your NDIS Plan
The 3 Types of NDIS Budgets
Your NDIS plan funding is generally organised into three budgets:
Core Supports
The most flexible funding, covering everyday supports like personal care, domestic assistance, community access, and transport. Most of the supports St Anastasia's Care provides fall under Core.
Most of our services fall under Core
Capacity Building
Funding to build your independence and skills over time, such as developing life skills or improving daily living capabilities.
Capital Support
Funding for higher-cost items like assistive technology or home modifications. This budget is more restricted and can only be used for its specific purpose.
Plan Management
How Your Plan Is Managed
How your plan is managed affects which providers you can use and how invoices are paid.
NDIA-Managed (Agency-Managed)
Requires Registered ProvidersThe NDIA pays your providers directly. You'll need to use NDIS-registered providers like St Anastasia's Care.
Plan-Managed
FlexibleA plan manager handles your invoices and payments on your behalf, giving you more flexibility in provider choice while keeping the administration off your plate.
Self-Managed
Maximum FlexibilityYou manage your own funds and can use any provider — registered or unregistered. Gives you maximum choice and control.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're new to the NDIS or already have a plan, we're here to help you make the most of it.