Major NDIS Funding Changes Coming 19 May 2025: What You Need to Know
Big news for NDIS participants and providers—significant changes are coming to how NDIS funding is structured and managed. Starting 19 May 2025, the NDIS has announced major funding changes by introducing funding periods—a smarter, more predictable way to release plan budgets over time.
These updates are designed to give you greater control, transparency, and flexibility with your NDIS plan. Whether you’re a new participant or due for a plan reassessment, here’s what you need to know about the changes and how they can benefit you.
🚀 Why Are NDIS Funding Periods Being Introduced?
This improvement follows the Section 33 legislative amendments introduced in October 2024, which set clearer rules around how funding is approved and delivered.
Thanks to system upgrades and the new Section 33 Determination, the NDIA can now release your plan funding in structured intervals, rather than as a lump sum. This makes NDIS plans:
Easier to manage
More transparent
Less stressful to track
Better aligned with your real-life support needs
📅 What Are NDIS Funding Periods?
Funding periods are structured instalments of your approved NDIS budget. Instead of receiving your full funding amount at once, your funds will now be released in regular intervals—based on your goals, needs, and how you use your supports.
Depending on your plan and the support category, your funding may be released:
Monthly – 12 funding periods/year
Quarterly – 4 funding periods/year (most common)
Semi-annually – 2 funding periods/year
Annually – 1 funding period/year
This method allows for better budgeting, improved planning with your providers, and greater consistency across your entire plan duration.
🔍 Example of Funding Periods in Action
Here’s a practical example of how a 12-month NDIS plan starting 19 May 2025 might be structured across funding periods:
| Support Category | Total Budget | Funding Periods | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Supports | $100,000 | 4 (Quarterly) | $25,000 every 3 months |
| Home and Living | $84,000 | 12 (Monthly) | $7,000/month |
| Improved Daily Living | $40,000 | 1 (Annual) | Full upfront |
📆 Monthly Release Snapshot
| Month | Core | Home & Living | Improved Daily Living |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 25,000 | 7,000 | 40,000 |
| June | 7,000 | ||
| July | 7,000 | ||
| August | 25,000 | 7,000 | |
| September | 7,000 | ||
| October | 7,000 | ||
| November | 25,000 | 7,000 | |
| December | 7,000 | ||
| January | 7,000 | ||
| February | 25,000 | 7,000 | |
| March | 7,000 | ||
| April | 7,000 |
This new system empowers you to plan ahead with greater certainty—knowing when your funds will arrive and how to best use them.
✅ Who Will Be Affected?
The new NDIS funding structure will apply to:
All new NDIS participants from 19 May 2025
Existing participants at their next plan reassessment
If you’re currently on an active plan, there’s no need to worry—this change won’t affect you until your next scheduled review. However, you can request an earlier reassessment if you’d like to switch to the new structure sooner.
💡 Why These Changes Matter
This new approach to funding brings clear benefits:
📊 Better budgeting – Know exactly how much is available each period
🛡️ Avoid overspending – Reduce the risk of using your funds too quickly
📅 Plan ahead with providers – Align services with your funding schedule
🤝 Greater control – Make informed decisions based on real-time budget insights
🤔 How Will You Track Funding Periods?
That’s where having an expert NDIS Plan Manager becomes incredibly valuable.
At Complete Money Management, we help you:
✅ Track budget releases and know when funding becomes available
✅ Understand what’s been spent vs. what’s remaining
✅ Process invoices accurately and on time
✅ Work with support coordinators to align services with funding availability
With our help, you won’t just adapt to the new changes—you’ll stay in control of your plan, every step of the way.
🎯 Get Ready for a Smoother, Smarter NDIS Journey
These updates reflect a major step forward in how the NDIS works for participants. By introducing funding periods, the scheme is helping you manage your supports with more structure and less stress.
Want to make the most of your new plan? Let Complete Money Management help you stay on track, stay in control, and enjoy peace of mind with every funding period.
📞 Contact Us Today
Have questions or want to get started with a professional NDIS Plan Manager?
📧 info@completemoney.com.au
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