Massive changes have happened in the NDIS, and on 2 October 2025, the transition to NDIS Support lists ended. The NDIA has been supporting participants as well as nominees to understand better what can and can’t be bought with NDIS funding.
A 12-month transition period was made to give participants time to adjust. And during this period, debts for items that were not NDIS supports (1st and 2nd purchases) were not raised by the NDIA, as long as they were under $1,500. However, now that that transition period has ended, anything that is not an NDIS support bought starting 3 October 2025, debts may be raised, even if it’s less than $1500.
To continue helping participants and nominees, the NDIS has safeguards as well as fair processes in place before a debt is raised. These can do more than just prevent participants from purchasing non-NDIS supports. They are also designed to make sure participants are not left without their needed supports. To learn more about the safeguards put in place by the NDIS for participants, visit www.ndis.gov.au.