NDIS glossary
Capital supports
Funding for higher-cost items and one-off supports such as assistive technology, home modifications and Specialist Disability Accommodation.
Related terms
- Assistive technologyEquipment or devices that help a person do things, such as wheelchairs, communication devices and daily living aids.
- Home modificationsChanges to a participant's home to make it accessible and safe, such as ramps, rails or bathroom changes.
- Specialist Disability AccommodationHousing designed for people with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs.
- Plan budgetThe funding in a participant's plan, usually grouped into Core, Capacity Building and Capital supports.
General information only
This is general information, not advice. NDIS rules change, so check ndis.gov.au or talk to the NDIA, your planner or an independent advocate before you decide.
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