Am I eligible for NDIS?
Eligibility checklist
To join the NDIS you need to meet access requirements This includes the Scheme being available in your area, your age, your residency status and the nature of your disability.
Age Requirement - How old are you?
If you are aged between 7 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 aged under 7, 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 7 and 65?
Yes. Go to the next question.
No. I have a child aged under 7. Find out more about Help for children under 7.
No. I’m over 65. You must be under 65 to access the NDIS. You may be able to access other supports.
Residence Requirements - Where do you live?
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.
Disability Requirements - What's your condition?
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.
Early Intervention Requirements - What's your need?
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.
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