Tip #39 Be Cost Efficient

Nobody likes talking about money, but your NDIS funding isn't a bottomless pit of cash. Being cost efficient, doesn't mean being cheap – it means being smart about how you spend your precious dollars.

Think of it like grocery shopping. You could buy the fancy imported pasta, or you could get the regular stuff that tastes just as good. Both fill your belly, but one leaves more money for dessert.

Start small. Maybe you need two hours of support but discover you can manage with one and a half. Or perhaps you find a group activity that's cheaper than one-on-one sessions but just as effective. Every dollar saved is a dollar that can go toward something else you need.

This is where your trusty Calendary becomes a money-saving superhero. Track what works, what doesn't, and where you're finding efficiencies. Write down when you successfully reduced support hours or found a cheaper alternative that worked even better. These notes become gold when it's time for your next plan reassessment.

Being cost efficient isn't about missing out – it's about making your funding stretch further so you can achieve more of what matters to you. Be proud of your efforts and tell anyone who listens!