What Is NDIS Capacity Building Improved Daily Living?

Can I request more Improved Daily Living hours if the current amount isn't enough?
Yes, though it usually requires evidence from a therapist showing the additional hours are linked to a specific, achievable goal, rather than a general request for more support time.

Does this funding ever run out partway through a plan?
It can, particularly if sessions are used faster than budgeted. Tracking usage partway through the plan year helps avoid a gap before the next review.

Do I need a referral to access an occupational therapist under this funding?
Not always, though some providers prefer a referral from a GP or support coordinator. It is worth checking directly with the therapist or agency involved.

Is progress under this funding guaranteed?
No. Outcomes depend on the individual's goals, health, and consistency of engagement with therapy, and a good provider will set realistic, reviewable goals rather than firm promises.

Can capacity building funding be used alongside a support coordinator's recommendations?
Yes, and it usually works better that way. A support coordinator can help identify which daily living goals matter most to the participant and ensure the allied health provider's program aligns with the rest of the plan, rather than running as a separate, disconnected service.

Raising It at Your Next Plan Review

If a plan includes NDIS Capacity Building Improved Daily Living funding that has gone largely unused, or if daily support hours have stayed flat for a long time without any skill-building goals attached, that is worth raising directly at the next review. Ask a support coordinator or planner what specific, measurable goal the funding is intended to achieve, whether the participant is based in Kilkenny, Mount Barker, or as far out as Hobart, and revisit that goal regularly rather than letting the line item sit unexamined until the plan expires.