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Am I Eligible For The NDIS?
If you are aged between 9 and 65, a local area coordinator can help you to understand the NDIS, apply and connect with other government and community supports.
If you have a child younger than 9, an early childhood partner can provide support to children before they apply, and let families know if the NDIS is right for their child.
Age Requirements
Are you aged between 9 and 65?
Yes. Go to the next question.
No. I have a child aged under 9. Find out more about Help for children under 9.
No. I’m 65 and over. You must be under 65 to access the NDIS. You may be able to access other supports.
Residence Requirements
Are you an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Special Category Visa holder?
- Australian citizens
- Permanent Visa holders
- Protected Special Category Visa holders.
Do you live in Australia?
The NDIS is only available to people who live in Australia .
Disability Requirements
- You have a disability caused by an impairment.
- Your impairment is likely to be permanent.
- Your impairment means you have a substantially reduced functional capacity to do one or more daily life activities. …
- Your impairment affects your ability to work, study or take part in social life
Do you have a disability caused by a permanent impairment?
The NDIS is only available to people who have a disability caused by a permanent impairment . The impairment may be intellectual, cognitive, neurological, sensory, physical, or psychosocial.
Do you usually need disability-specific supports to complete daily life activities?
If you usually need disability-specific supports to complete daily life activities you may be eligible. Find out how to apply.
Early Intervention Requirements
Do you need some supports now to reduce your future need for support?
You may be eligible if you need some supports now to reduce your future need for support . Find out how to apply.
Do you need some supports now for your family to build their skills to help you?
You may be eligible if you need some supports now for your family to build their skills to help you . Find out how to apply.
The NDIS may not be the best way to support you. But a local area coordinator can help you connect with other government and community supports.