Is medication support funded under the NDIS

Medication support can be funded under the NDIS when it relates to helping a participant use their medicines safely and effectively in daily life.

This may include support with understanding medications, building routines, prompting, safety awareness, and communication with the care team. Funding is generally linked to goals around independence, daily living, and risk reduction, rather than to clinical treatment.

Medication support does not replace clinical services such as prescribing, reviews, or medical decision-making, which are funded through the health system. Instead, it complements clinical care by supporting how medications are managed and understood in everyday settings.

Whether medication support is funded will depend on the participant’s goals, level of need, and how the support is described in their plan.