2017 was the year that the NDIS entered the “Transition to Full Scheme” period, following the earlier trial sites period. This meant the NDIA and LACs had to take on new staff. 2018-2019 was the period where there was an NDIS “underspend” due to there being fewer participants than estimated. The money from the “underspend” went back into general government revenue. Following this the NDIA made an effort to recruit more participants quickly.
In 2017-2018 average plan funding was $38,000.
In 2018-2019 average plan funding went up to $46,000.
In 2019-2020 average plan funding went up to $61,000.
In 2020 average plan funding was $71,000.
In 2021 average plan funding went slightly down to $68,500.
Zoe Emily Mithen 