Under the NDIS, is ongoing support likely to be needed for life?

• A. Supports are available only for a fixed term.
• B. Supports are available only for a fixed term.
• C. Support is likely to be needed for life.
• D. Supports are optional.

Answer: (A)

Ongoing supports under the NDIS are typically long-term because many lifelong or permanent disabilities require continuing assistance to participate in daily life, education, work, and social activities. The planning process is designed to be flexible, so funding can continue across years and be adjusted as needs change, rather than being locked into a single fixed term. While some supports might be time-limited in specific scenarios (for example, during a transition or for a particular goal), the general approach is to provide ongoing support where it’s needed. Supports aren’t simply optional; they’re funded based on an assessed need and the participant’s goals. So for many people with permanent needs, ongoing supports for life is the most accurate way to describe how the NDIS works.