{"id":39158,"date":"2022-04-28T12:27:07","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T02:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com.au\/?p=39158"},"modified":"2024-06-12T20:11:42","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T08:11:42","slug":"ndis-funding-massage-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/en-nz\/blog\/ndis-funding-massage-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"NDIS and Massage Therapy: What Does NDIS Funding Cover?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”5%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Are you one of the <\/span>4.3 million Australians who are living with a disability <\/span><\/a>(or caring for a person with a disability)? If you or someone you\u2019re caring for is an NDIS participant, you might be wondering what kinds of activities and therapies are covered by your NDIS funding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The way you use your NDIS support budget will depend on what goals you\u2019re working towards. But, there are a few important things to know about what your NDIS funding might and might not cover.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To help you get the most out of your NDIS funding package, let\u2019s explore what kinds of self-care activities and wellness therapies are funded by NDIS, the benefits of mobile wellness platforms for NDIS participants and how to book a mobile therapy appointment in a few simple steps. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

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Does NDIS cover massage therapy?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

This answer depends on both how your NDIS fund is managed and you or your client’s individual needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a self-managed and plan-managed participant, you may be able to use your NDIS funding to cover the costs of massage therapy, however, this depends on your individual needs and whether this support is related to your disability and will help you pursue your goals and aspirations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Participants requiring support to improve mobility and muscle function or relief from chronic pain or stiffness in joints may be able to access funding for massage therapy under their plan.<\/p>\n

How do I access massage services through NDIS funding:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Accessing massage services via your NDIS fund depends on how your fund is managed. There are <\/span>three key ways to manage your funding<\/span><\/a> as an NDIS participant:<\/span><\/p>\n