Funding options
Most families use their NDIS plan, but it isn't the only way. Here's how funding can work with Kickstart.
How you can pay
You pay our invoices and claim back from your plan. You can choose any provider.
Your plan manager pays our invoices directly from your plan budget.
As a registered NDIS provider, we claim directly from the NDIA.
We support young people connected with DFFH Child Protection. Talk to us and your case manager about how support is funded.
Families can pay privately for some services. Ask us about current rates.
We can work with schools and organisations to run programs for young people.
NDIS budgets
Plans are individual, so always check what your plan allows. We'll confirm with you or your support coordinator before supports begin.
Service
Budget
Good to know
Youth mentoring
Capacity Building (to confirm)
Depends on the young person's goals and how their plan is set up.
Kickstart Academy
Core: Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation
From 1 October 2026 this budget is being reduced by 50% when a plan is created, reassessed or renewed.
Group activities
Core (to confirm)
Some activities also have a small entry fee.
Camps
Core (to confirm)
Costs depend on the camp. Talk to us before you book.
Respite and short-term accommodation
Core: Short Term Accommodation
Usually used for short stays that give families a break.
Good to know
We'll go through a service agreement with you before supports start, so you know what we'll deliver and how it's claimed.
We provide end of plan evidence reports to support plan reviews.
See our guides on Core funding for day programs and on community access versus mentoring in Articles and guides.
Send us your questions and we'll help you work it out with your support coordinator.
Tell us a little about your young person and we’ll be in touch. Prefer to talk? Call 1800 229 736.
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