NDIS, Are you eligible?

Don't have NDIS support? Why not take a read of the below resources and then let Ros support you through your application.

Eligibility checklist

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 supports to children before they apply, and let families know if the NDIS is right for their child.

Question 1: 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 over 65. You must be under 65 to access the NDIS. You may be able to access other supports.

Question 2: Are you an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Special Category Visa holder?

Yes. Go to the next question.

No. You may be able to access other supports. The NDIS is only available to:

Australian citizens

Permanent Visa holders

Protected Special Category Visa holders.

Question 3: Do you live in Australia?

Yes. Go to the next question.
No. You may be able to access other supports. The NDIS is only available to people who live in Australia

Question 4: Do you have a disability caused by a permanent impairment?

Yes. Go to the next question.
No. 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.

Question 5: Do you usually need disability-specific supports to complete daily life activities?

Yes. If you usually need disability-specific supports to complete daily life activities
you may be eligible. Find out how to apply.
No. Go to the next question.

Question 6: Do you need some supports now to reduce your future need for support?

Yes. You may be eligible if you need some supports now to reduce your future need for support
. Find out how to apply.
No. Go to the next question.

Question 7: Do you need some supports now for your family to build their skills to help you?

Yes. 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.
No. 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

Next three steps, download the below document to start your understanding and planing journey.

Understanding the NDIS

Booklet 1:
Learning about the NDIS
• Find out what the NDIS is, what support it provides and who you can contact for more
information.
• Understand the different roles of the NDIS, community and other government services.
Deciding whether to apply for the NDIS
• Learn about eligibility to become an NDIS participant.
• If you think you are eligible for the NDIS, find out what you need to do next.
Accessing the NDIS
• Understand what information is needed to make an NDIS access request.
• Find out how access decisions are made.
• If you are not eligible for the NDIS, find out how to get help to access community and other
government services.

Planning

BOOKLET 2: Planning
In Booklet 2:
Understanding your current supports and preparing for your planning meeting
• To get ready for your meeting, think about your current supports and who provides them, and
what supports and services you may need to achieve your goals.
• Complete this booklet on your own or with someone’s help and bring it with you to your planning
meeting. Consider any relevant reports or assessments you will need to bring with you as well.
Attending a planning meeting to create your plan
• Learn about what will happen in your planning meeting, who you will meet with, and who you
can bring along with you.
Receiving your approved NDIS plan
• Learn how you will receive your NDIS plan, and what to do next

Using your NDIS plan

ThBOOKLET 3: Using your NDIS plan
In Booklet 3:
Understanding what’s in your plan
• Learn what the different parts of your NDIS plan mean, who can help you start using your
plan and how your plan is managed.
Learning how to use your plan
• Learn how to start using your plan to achieve your goals.
• Understand what you can spend your funding on, and how to find service providers. It will
also tell you how you can access community and other government services outside the NDIS.
Choosing and managing supports and services
• Use this booklet to start choosing providers to deliver your supports and services.
• Find out what to do if things aren’t working out or you want to try another provider.
Reviewing your plan and progress
• Use this booklet to help keep track of your goals.
• Make notes about what is working in your NDIS plan and what might need to change when
your plan is reviewed.
• Towards the end of every plan you will need to get ready for your plan review. Start thinking
about your goals, and how your plan is helping you to achieve them. You may need to think
about the future goals you would like to achieve or community and other government services
you may need if you no longer require support from the NDIS.