NDIS Plan Budget Health Check: Find the 3 Reasons Your Funding Isn’t Lasting

Feeling like your NDIS funds are disappearing faster than expected, or not being used at all? The first step is a simple, calm scan of your current situation. You don't need complex spreadsheets. Start by gathering your last plan statement from the NDIS portal or your plan manager. Look at two key things: the funds you've used and the funds you have remaining in each support category.

Next, compare this with your actual supports. Make a quick list: What services did you actually receive in the last month? How many hours of therapy? How many support worker shifts? Then, check your recent invoices or payment records. Do the services you received match the invoices you've been charged for? A mismatch here is a common first clue. Finally, ask yourself a simple question: "Does my current spending pattern match what I thought my plan would cover when it was approved?" This scan gives you the factual starting point for solving the puzzle.