About Foundational Supports
Foundational Supports are specific supports outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). They are in addition to services offered by mainstream systems, like education and health.
Foundational Supports will help people with disability, their families, carers and kin. They will include general and targeted supports.
General supports
These will help people with disability to live a better life. They will improve access to:
- evidence-based information
- supports that help build skills, improve confidence and independence
- supports that will develop connections between peers and within the community
- supports to find other services and resources
- advice that helps community organisations to be more inclusive and accessible.
Targeted supports
These will help those who may have extra support needs but do not need these met through the NDIS. The Independent Review into the NDIS recommended more of these supports outside the NDIS.
Delivering Foundational Supports
Foundational Supports will likely be delivered through a mix of new and reformed programs and services. They will reflect the evidence of what works. Supports will be phased in over time, with the initial rollout starting in the 2025-2026 financial year.
Governments will continue to place the needs of people with disability and their families, carers and kin at the centre of this work.
Consultation
Governments recently had first consultations on the design and implementation of Foundational Supports.
Visit DSS Engage to learn more about Foundational Supports consultation(Opens external website).
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