NDIS Funding Tracking & Reporting Tool
- nadijaneau
- Mar 11, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 7
Project Context & Scope
Excel-based data analytics project developed to support NDIS Participants and Support Coordinators in monitoring funding usage, forecasting budget depletion dates and improving financial decision-making through clear, accessible visual reporting tools.
Responsibilities & Contributions
Designed and built the spreadsheet architecture, formulas and forecasting logic
Developed accessible visual reporting using pie charts, doughnut charts and trend graphs
Structured workflow and data input systems for ease of use by both clients and Support Coordinators
Created user-friendly templates and instructions for self-managed NDIS Participants
Objectives
Improve budget visibility and reduce financial uncertainty for NDIS Participants
Enable Support Coordinators to communicate funding status clearly and confidently
Build a tool that is accessible, low-cost and easy to update without specialist software
Support informed decision-making and early identification of funding risks
Sustainability Impact Considerations
Social Sustainability & Accessibility: Tool designed to support autonomy, financial independence and informed decision-making for people with disability
Low-Cost & Resource-Efficient: Delivered using common software (Excel) to avoid additional expenses or reliance on third-party platforms
Capacity-Building: Designed to be learnable, adaptable, and manageable without ongoing external support
Inclusive Communication: Visual reporting simplifies complex financial information, improving accessibility for users with cognitive, literacy or executive functioning needs
Outcomes & Key Results
Enabled real-time budget tracking for self-managed NDIS Participants
Improved Support Coordinator ability to communicate funding status and forecast risks
Reduced likelihood of unexpected funding depletion through predictive expenditure modelling
Increased participant financial confidence and independence in managing supports
Successfully implemented across multiple clients within Embrace Support










