09/12/2022
NDIS and Massage
What is NDIS?
NDIS, or National Disability Insurance Scheme is a government initiative set up to fund people with disabilities for them to access the support they need to improve their skills and independence over time.
Does NDIS Cover Massage?
Yes, massage may be covered by the NDIS if:
Massage is included in your NDIS plan (your client’s plan if you are a support coordinator or agency).
Two categories to include massage under:
Improved Daily Living
Improved Health and Wellbeing
Massage can help with chronic pain management. It can also help relieving stress, anxiety, and depression.
How Do I Access Massage Services via NDIS?
This will depend how your funding is managed.
Self-Managed - Simply book and pay for your massage making sure to keep the receipt. Then make a payment request for the amount that was spent.
Plan-managed - Your plan manager will receive the invoice and pay for the service.
NDIA-managed - Unfortunately, you cannot use unregistered providers with this funding method.
Please note, we are not yet a registered NDIS service provider. You may access our services if you are self-managed or plan-managed.