What Can I Buy With My NDIS Consumables Budget in 2026?
If you are an NDIS participant or a carer supporting someone with a disability, you may have wondered exactly what your NDIS consumables budget can be used for. The good news is that it is one of the most flexible parts of your NDIS plan — and there is a lot more you can buy with it than you might think.
At InCare Supports, we help NDIS participants, carers and aged care clients find the right products every day. So we have put together this practical guide to help you make the most of your consumables funding in 2026.
What is the NDIS Consumables Budget?
Your NDIS consumables budget sits within your Core Supports funding. It is designed to help you purchase everyday, low-cost items that are directly related to your disability support needs.
The key rule is that any item you purchase must be reasonable and necessary — meaning it must be directly related to your disability and not something that every Australian household would typically buy regardless of disability.
What Can I Buy With My NDIS Consumables Budget?
Here is a breakdown of the most commonly purchased consumable categories:
- Continence Products
Continence products are among the most frequently claimed NDIS consumables. This includes absorbent pads and pull-up pants, catheters and drainage bags, wipes, gloves and hygiene products, and mattress protectors and bed pads. At InCare Supports we stock a wide range of continence products from leading brands, available for NDIS funding, aged care and private purchase with fast Australia-wide delivery.
- Waterproof Bedding
Waterproof mattress protectors and bed pads are a popular and practical consumable, particularly for continence management at home or in care. These are available for NDIS funding and are one of our most popular product ranges at InCare Supports.
- Skincare and Personal Care
Some skincare and personal care products such as barrier creams and specialist wipes may be claimable under your NDIS consumables budget depending on your individual plan and support needs. Please note this varies from plan to plan — we always recommend checking with your plan manager or the NDIA before purchasing to confirm eligibility for your specific circumstances.
- Nutritional Supplements and Thickeners
You may be able to claim nutritional supplements, thickeners or Home Enteral Nutrition items if they are prescribed by a professional and directly related to your disability. Always check with your plan manager or the NDIA if you are unsure whether your specific products qualify.
- Daily Living Aids and Low Cost Assistive Technology
Your consumables budget can also cover simple, low-cost equipment that supports you with daily life — such as eating aids, dressing aids, modified cups and kitchen tools. These are sometimes referred to as low cost assistive technology and can make a big difference to your independence at home.
- Adaptive Clothing
Adaptive clothing is a wonderful and often overlooked consumable. At InCare Supports we stock the Christina Stephens adaptive clothing range, designed specifically for people living with disability or reduced mobility. These items may be claimable under your NDIS consumables budget — we recommend speaking to your plan manager to confirm eligibility for your specific plan.
- Wound Care Supplies
Wound dressings, bandages and pressure care products may also be claimable as NDIS consumables depending on your plan and support needs.
What Cannot Be Claimed as an NDIS Consumable?
It is equally important to know what is not covered. The NDIA will not fund general household items or products that are not directly related to your disability support needs — things like general groceries, toiletries, prescription medications and everyday vitamins.
How Do I Pay for Consumables With My NDIS Funding?
How you purchase consumables depends on how your NDIS plan is managed:
Self-managed: You pay for the item yourself and claim reimbursement from the NDIA directly.
Plan-managed: Your plan manager pays the invoice on your behalf. At InCare Supports we can invoice your plan manager directly — making the process simple and stress free.
Shop NDIS Consumables at InCare Supports
At InCare Supports we stock a comprehensive range of NDIS consumables including continence products, skincare, waterproof bedding, nutritional supplements, adaptive clothing and daily living aids. We welcome self-managed, plan-managed and private customers, and deliver Australia-wide from our Melbourne showroom in Nunawading, VIC.
We also now offer Aged Care Support at Home services for older Australians — visit our Support at Home page to find out more.
Have a question about whether a product is covered by your NDIS consumables budget? Get in touch with our friendly team — we are always happy to help.