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NDIS Capacity Building Supports

Get clarity on NDIS Capacity Building Supports, which focus on building skills, confidence and independence over time. This page covers:
  • An explanation of the different supports included under Capacity Building
  • Guidance on how these supports help people work towards personal and functional goals
  • Help finding suitable providers based on your goals, plan, and circumstances
If your NDIS plan includes Capacity Building Supports funding, Care Decisions can help. We’ll compile and send a personalised shortlist of suitable providers, matched to what matters most to you.
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What Are Capacity Building Supports Under the NDIS?

Capacity Building Supports are designed to help participants build skills, independence and long-term capacity, rather than provide ongoing day-to-day assistance. This type of funding focuses on developing a person’s ability to manage daily life, make informed choices, and work towards personal goals over time, helping you or a loved one:
  • Reduce barriers in your everyday life.
  • Build confidence and knowledge.
  • Develop practical skills across different areas of life.
Unlike Core Supports, Capacity Building funding is allocated to specific support categories. Each category is stated in the plan and must be used for its intended purpose, with funding decisions based on individual needs, outcomes and value for money. The sections below explain who Capacity Building Supports are designed for, what they can help with, how the funding is structured, and how to access suitable providers.
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Who might need Capacity Building Supports?

The Capacity Building Supports budget is provided for people who want to develop skills, confidence or independence, rather than just receive day-to-day assistance. This might include people who need:
  • Therapy or specialist support to improve daily functioning
  • Help building life skills to live more independently
  • Support to move towards work, education or training
  • Guidance to understand and manage their NDIS plan
  • Help with developing social skills or community participation
You might already be managing daily life with support, or you may be working towards greater independence over time. Capacity Building Supports are designed to help you progress at your own pace.

What Can Capacity Building Supports Help With?

Capacity Building Supports help you build skills and confidence to live more independently, both now and into the future.

They focus on learning, practising and strengthening abilities that reduce barriers in everyday life. This might include therapy, training or skill development aligned to your goals.

Over time, many participants find that these supports increase their independence, confidence and ability to participate in the community

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NDIS Capacity Building Support Categories

Your Capacity Building budget includes several support categories. What you can use depends on what’s funded in your individual plan. All Capacity Building supports are stated, meaning they must be used exactly as described.

Capacity Building supports include:

Behaviour Support

Supports to help develop behavioural management strategies to reduce behaviours of concern and improve quality of life.​

Supports to help you manage your plan funding and pay for services using a registered plan manager.​

Supports that help you find and keep a job, including employment-related support, training and assessments.​

Supports directly related to managing the impact of your disability on your health.

Assessment, training or therapy (including early childhood supports) to maintain, develop or increase your skills for independence and community participation.

Supports to help you find and keep an appropriate place to live (e.g., help with rental obligations).

Supports to help you take part in skills-based learning to develop independence in accessing the community.

Supports to assist you in moving from school to further education, such as university or TAFE.

Supports to help you develop positive social skills and interact with others in the community.

Supports to help you understand your plan, connect with providers, build confidence and coordinate your supports.

How Are Capacity Building Supports Funded in an NDIS Plan?

Capacity Building Supports are funded when they’re included in your individual NDIS plan, and every plan is based on your unique goals and needs.

Because plans are individual, you may not have funding for all Capacity Building support categories. Supports must be directly related to your disability, effective and beneficial, and represent value for money.

If you’re unsure what your Capacity Building budget covers, or how to use it confidently, getting help early can reduce stress and prevent mistakes.

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How Care Decisions Helps You Find the Right Supports

Care Decisions is a no-cost, provider-neutral service that simplifies the search for disability support.

Instead of sorting through long lists yourself, you work with a dedicated NDIS specialist who listens to what matters to you, then provides a personalised shortlist of providers with real availability.

We help reduce the risk of choosing the wrong provider by giving you transparent options matched to your goals, location and preferences.

You stay in control of the decision, with clear next steps and support from start to finish—without any pressure to choose a particular provider

How It Works

Finding the right NDIS provider shouldn’t be overwhelming. We make it easier by connecting you with dependable, available support services that meet your needs. Our FREE service takes the hassle out of the search. Here’s how it works.
Step 1

Let’s Get Started

Share your support needs, goals, location, and preferences with your dedicated NDIS matching specialist. We’ll help you find the right providers to suit your unique situation.
Step 2

Get a Tailored Provider Options Report

Our team of trained local NDIS support specialists create a personalised report, showing only NDIS providers who are available and matched to your specific requirements, location, and the type of support you’re looking for.
Step 3

Let Us Help You Make the Most of Your NDIS Plan

Once we have sent a list of options, providers will then be in touch. We’ll also help you understand how the NDIS works, how to get the most value from your allocated budget, and how to maximise the care and support available to you. We can also assist you in comparing provider pricing and service options.

Common Questions About Capacity Building Supports

Do I have to spend all my Capacity Building Supports funding?

No, you don’t have to spend every dollar if you don’t need to. However, NDIS funding does not roll over to your next plan. If you have unspent funds at the end of your plan period, they return to the NDIS and cannot be used later.

No. Unlike Core Supports, all Capacity Building categories are stated. This means the funding is allocated to a specific category (like Improved Daily Living) and cannot be used for a different one (like Finding a Job).

Core Supports help with everyday activities and current needs (like support workers or consumables). Capacity Building Supports are designed to help you build skills and independence for the future (like therapy, training or finding work).

Generally, no. Support workers for daily tasks usually come from your Core Supports budget. Capacity Building funding is for professionals who help you build skills, such as therapists, trainers or employment coaches

This is common because some supports can seem similar. It’s best to check your plan, ask your support coordinator or speak with the provider before booking to ensure the service matches your specific funding category.

Not always. Because they are designed to build your independence, the goal is often to reach a point where you need less support. However, funding can continue across multiple plans if it’s still needed to reach your goal