03/08/2026
“Flexible funding doesn’t mean anything goes”
Does your NDIS plan describe some of your funding as “flexible”?
Flexible funding gives participants more choice—but it doesn’t mean the funding can be spent on absolutely anything.
Flexible funding generally means:
🔹 You can choose which suitable NDIS supports best meet your needs.
🔹 Funding may be used across flexible support categories within the same support budget, depending on how your plan is written and managed.
🔹 You must still purchase recognised NDIS supports that relate to your disability and are in line with your plan.
What about stated funding?
When funding is stated, it must be used for the particular support or purpose described in your plan. It can’t simply be moved somewhere else.
For example, Capacity Building funding is generally stated by category. This means funding allocated to Improved Daily Living can’t automatically be moved into another Capacity Building category.
Before changing how you use your funding, check:
✅ Whether the support is flexible or stated
✅ Which support budget and category it belongs to
✅ How that funding is managed
✅ Whether the purchase is an approved NDIS support
If you’re uncertain, check with your Support Coordinator or Plan Manager before committing to the expense.
Flexible means you have choices—but those choices still need to follow your plan and the NDIS funding rules.
Have you ever found the words flexible and stated confusing?
