17/03/2026
NDIS Guidelines – Your plan
Once your NDIS plan is approved, you can start using your funding — but there are important rules about how, when and what you can spend it on under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Your plan:
• can only be used for NDIS supports listed in your plan
• must be spent in line with funding components and funding periods
• can’t be used for everyday living costs or mainstream supports
• is monitored through check-ins to make sure it’s working for you
• can be changed if your situation or support needs change
You also have responsibilities, including:
✔️ staying within your budget and funding periods
✔️ letting the NDIA know if your circumstances change
✔️ understanding when your plan can be paused or suspended (for example, extended overseas travel or unclaimed compensation)
✔️ asking for reviews if something doesn’t feel right
Many people don’t realise that how a plan is used can affect future funding, plan management decisions, and even eligibility — which is why understanding your plan matters just as much as getting it approved 
How we help
At Building With Strength, we help participants:
• understand what their plan actually allows
• use funding confidently and correctly
• navigate funding periods, flexibility and stated supports
• plan ahead so funding lasts the full plan term
• identify when (and how) to request changes or reviews
• reduce the risk of stress, errors or unexpected issues
A plan should support your life — not create confusion.
👉 Learn more at www.buildingwithstrength.com.au
