CIRCLE UPDATES
New brand! 💚
We have unveiled our fresh new look as part of our rebranding journey — all to better support NDIS participants and providers 💜
Same commitment. New vibe. Excellent support. 🙌
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RESOURCES
Food and Meal Prep Under the NDIS
Food prep and meal delivery are important supports — but navigating what's actually funded by the NDIS can be confusing.
DSC has put together a super handy FAQ to clear things up!
In this guide, you'll learn:
✅ What food-related supports the NDIS does and doesn’t fund
✅ When you can claim the cost of meal preparation or delivery
✅ The difference between 'reasonable' and 'daily living' costs
✅ Tips for making strong claims under your plan
Whether you're a participant, carer, or provider, this resource helps you understand your options and make informed choices around food supports.
CIRCLE INSIGHTS
Appendix H and SDA: Supporting Families Living Together
We’ve had a few questions recently about Appendix H — which enables family members to live with an NDIS participant in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). Here are some real-world examples where it’s come up:
👨👦 A single dad moving into SDA with his young adult son with Cerebral Palsy
👩👧👦 A single mother (and NDIS participant) with physical and psychosocial disabilities moving into SDA with her two teenage children
👨👩👦 A man with Motor Neurone Disease living with his mother in an SDA
The process:
A Home & Living (H&L) decision is made following an H&L request (e.g., SDA High Physical Support-3 residents).
To implement Appendix H, you need to submit a Section 48 Change of Situation form. NDIA will then adjust the SDA funding accordingly.
Important: If the family member moves out — using one of the above examples where teenage children will become adults and move out of home — Appendix H no longer applies.
The original H&L decision (e.g., "SDA-3 residents") then stands, meaning the participant may need to:
Explore shared living with other NDIS participants
Negotiate a new arrangement with the SDA provider
Consider an alternative housing solution
We’d love to hear from you!
If anyone in our network has helped a family successfully implement Appendix H, please share your experiences and insights. 🙏
CIRCLE INSIGHTS
Growing Our Understanding: Motor Neurone Disease
At Circle SC, we’re proud to be supporting a growing number of people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a complex, rapidly progressive condition that requires a thoughtful, responsive, and flexible approach.
As a team, it’s important we stay aware of four key areas:
A — Adaptability: Needs can change quickly. Flexible, responsive planning is critical.
B — Balance: Respecting autonomy while providing necessary supports.
C — Communication: Clear, compassionate conversations, particularly as speech and mobility may be affected.
D — Decision-making: Empowering participants to make choices early while they have capacity, including around future care and living arrangements.
By building our knowledge and staying proactive, we can provide the best possible support during every stage of the journey.
Thank you to everyone who continues to bring care, skill, and heart to people living with this condition 💙
NDIS UPDATES
Approved NDIS Supports and Funding Flexibility
Spending within the plan
Recent changes to the NDIS Act mean funding must be paid in line with the approved plan. If funding is used faster than expected, additional funds cannot be requested to ‘top up’ their plan. If needs change or a situation changes, the section 48 change of circumstances process is to be followed.
Stated and flexible supports
Not all supports need to be stated to purchase them, but spending should always align with the approved funding category in the plan.
Flexible supports allow you to decide how to use your funding within the approved support category but must stay within the same fund management type.
Some supports in a participant’s plan are listed as stated supports, meaning they must be purchased exactly as described. If you’re unsure check with the plan manager, or support coordinator before delivering or claiming for a support.
The below NDIS FAQ was updated 28.04.2025 to reflect new guidance from the NDIA however has now appears to have been taken down off the NDIA website.
We are still seeking clarity on the flexibility within budgets such as improved daily living (therapy) such as prioritising OT, Speech Pathology or Physiotherapy based on participants needs and we hope to provide clarity as soon as possible.
