A short guide to your NDIS Core Supports Plan

Navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can open up a world of possibilities and provide the support needed to live independently and achieve your goals. At iCare, we understand the importance of clarity around your Core Supports NDIS funding, and we’re here to guide you through what it involves. 

In this guide, we’ll cover what the Core Supports are, including the various categories and how iCare can assist you in maximising your NDIS Core Supports funding. 

What is the NDIS Core Supports plan?

Core Supports are a category of funding in your NDIS plan that help you with everyday activities, needs and goals. Your Core Supports budget is the most flexible and in most cases, you can use your funding across any of the following four support categories. 

This budget is flexible and can generally be used across four support categories:

Assistance with Daily Life

Transport 

Consumables

Assistance with Social and Community Participation

However, there are instances where your funding might not be as flexible, especially for transport funding.

About each of the 4 core support categories

Assistance with Daily Life (Daily Activities)

This category covers support for everyday personal activities, such as:

Personal care

Assistance with showering, dressing and grooming.

Household tasks

Help with cleaning, cooking and maintaining your home. 

Daily skills support

Guidance in learning and developing daily routines. 

How iCare helps with Assistance with Daily Life

At iCare, our experienced and compassionate carers offer various services to assist with your daily life activities.

Transport & travel access 

Transport support helps you access the community. It includes everything from school to work and other activities outlined in your NDIS plan. It can also cover:

*Note* How you spend your transport funding and how it is paid to you (upfront or regular payments) will differ for each person.

How iCare helps with transport & travel access

iCare provides reliable and safe transportation services to ensure you can easily access the community and enjoy essential activities. 

Assistance with Social and Community Participation

Assistance with Social and Community Participation funding helps you engage in social or recreational activities, including:

Community access

Support to participate in community activities and events.

Skill development 

Programs and activities to help you build skills and confidence in social settings. 

Leisure activities 

Support to engage in hobbies, sports, and other recreational activities.

How iCare helps with social and community participation

iCare offers tailored programs and support services to help you engage in social and community activities and promote a fulfilling and active lifestyle.

Consumables

This support helps fund everyday items you may need, such as continence products or low-cost assistive technology and equipment.

How iCare helps with consumables

At iCare, we assist you in accessing the necessary consumables to enhance your daily living and overall wellbeing.

Maximising your NDIS Core Support funding with iCare

iCare’s friendly team is dedicated to ensuring you maximise your core support funding to achieve your specific NDIS plan goals. We’re here to assist you in navigating your NDIS plan and understanding your funding allocation for Core Supports to help you access and utilise your resources. 

Our personalised support services are tailored to empower you to make informed decisions about your individual needs. Whether you need assistance planning your NDIS goals, connecting with appropriate support, resolving crisis situations or ongoing services, we are here to help. Schedule a meeting now.