If I currently receive compensation can I still get NDIS funding?

Yes, you can still access the NDIS if you've received compensation for your injury or disability, it just changes how your funding is calculated.

The NDIS is designed to work alongside compensation rather than double up on it. If part of your compensation was for future care and support, the NDIA takes that into account when working out your plan funding.

The important thing: it doesn't lock you out of the scheme. You can still apply, still get a plan and still access supports.

Compensation situations can be genuinely tricky, so it's worth getting advice specific to your circumstances. The NDIS website covers how compensation is treated.

Will the NDIS affect my Centrelink payments?

Good news: no. Centrelink doesn't count NDIS funding as income, so getting an NDIS plan won't reduce payments like the Disability Support Pension or JobSeeker. NDIS funding is also tax-free and doesn't affect Child Support assessments.

There's one exception to know about: Mobility Allowance stops once you have an NDIS plan, because transport support moves into your plan instead. If that applies to you, make sure transport funding is discussed at your planning meeting.

You can double-check the details on the Services Australia website, or if you're a Provider Choice customer, ask our Gurus. We're happy to help you make sense of how it all fits together. Book a session here.

I receive the Disability Support Pension, can I still get NDIS support?

Yes, absolutely. The Disability Support Pension and the NDIS are separate systems and you can receive both at the same time.

They do different jobs: the DSP supports your everyday living costs, while the NDIS funds supports related to your disability, like therapies, equipment and support workers.

Getting an NDIS plan won't reduce your DSP. Receiving the DSP doesn't automatically qualify you for the NDIS either - you'll still need to meet the NDIS access criteria and provide evidence of your disability.

Thinking about applying? Check the requirements on the NDIS website, or read our FAQ on how to apply. If you'd like a hand preparing, we're here to help.

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