Core, Capacity Building & Capital: Understanding Your NDIS Plan
Your NDIS plan contains three major funding categories—Core, Capacity Building, and Capital. Each category is designed to meet different types of needs. At EnableU, we help participants in North Melbourne, Banyule, Darebin, and Whittlesea understand and make the most of their plan funding.
1. Core Supports
This is the most flexible category in your plan and covers day-to-day activities. It includes:
- Assistance with Daily Life: Help with showering, dressing, cleaning, cooking, etc.
- Transport: Travel to appointments or social activities
- Consumables: Continence products, low-cost aids
- Assistance with Social and Community Participation: Going out, group activities, learning new skills
2. Capacity Building Supports
This funding helps you build skills and independence. It includes:
- Support Coordination: Help with understanding and using your plan
- Therapy Services: Occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology
- Improved Daily Living: Life skills, personal development, managing relationships
- Employment or Education Support: Assistance to prepare for, find, or maintain work or study
3. Capital Supports
This category covers significant one-time purchases. It's more rigid than the others and includes:
- Assistive Technology: Wheelchairs, communication devices, mobility aids
- Home Modifications: Ramps, bathroom adjustments, grab rails
- Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA): Funding for housing for people with extreme functional impairment
How EnableU Helps You Use Each Category
We provide tailored services to match your NDIS funding:
- Core: Our support workers help with personal care, community access, and daily routines
- Capacity Building: We provide therapy services and goal-oriented coaching
- Capital: We help you access assistive equipment and navigate the home modification process
Maximise Your Plan With Local Support
We work with you to ensure your budget aligns with your goals. Whether it's gaining independence at home, developing new skills, or participating in your community—we support you every step of the way.
Our team is based locally in North Melbourne and knows how to coordinate with local service providers, therapists, and NDIS planners to make sure your plan works for you.
Contact EnableU today to learn how to navigate your NDIS plan with confidence and clarity.