Which statement reflects equity principles in the NDIS?

• A. Those who require the NDIS do not have to pay more towards funding it than those who don't.
• B. The NDIS provides universal coverage for all health services.
• C. The individualised plan developed as a part of the NDIS ensures that those with more significant needs receive more assistance.
• D. Funding decisions are unrelated to individual needs.

Answer: (C)

Equity in the NDIS means matching supports to what each person genuinely needs so they can participate fully. The individualized plan is built from a detailed understanding of a person’s goals, challenges, and barriers, and the funding and supports are adjusted to reflect the level of need. Those with more significant needs receive more assistance, which is how fairness is achieved—not by giving everyone the same package, but by giving each person what they require to have similar opportunities.

This approach contrasts with universal coverage ideas or flat funding for everyone, and with funding decisions that ignore individual needs. The plan-driven, needs-based allocation is what ensures resources are used to address actual differences in circumstance, supporting meaningful participation and independence.