The NDIS In and Out Lists: What they mean for you.
The introduction of the NDIS supports lists in late 2024 marked a big change to how NDIS funding can be used. While designed to provide clarity on what the NDIS can and can’t fund, the changes have raised new questions and caused confusion. With the transition period ending on 3 October 2025, we take a look at how the lists are being applied and what they mean for your NDIS Plan. A quick recap on the NDIS supports lists. On 3 October 2024, the NDIS introduced two new lists: NDIS supports: also known as the ‘In list’ Items that are not NDIS supports: also known as the ‘Out list’. You can only use NDIS funding for supports on the In list. If a support is on the Out list, it is not funded, even if it helps with your disability. What’s not funded: Examples from the Out list. The Out list outlines items that the NDIS will not fund, even if they seem helpful. Many are everyday expenses or the responsibility of mainstream and community services. Examples include: Groceries, cleaning products and drinks Standard household items like recliner chairs, washing machines and garden tools Costs associated with recreational sports and
