Am I Eligible for NDIS Support?

Are you eligible for NDIS support?

1- Are you aged between 7 and 65?

If yes, go to the next step.

If you have a child younger that 7, use this resource to help you find support: https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/how-ndis-works/help-children-under-7

If you are over 65, you could access other supports including advocacy, education , housing, transport etc, view more here: https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/how-apply/receiving-your-access-decision/support-people-who-are-not-eligible

View information about aged care support here: https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/ndis-and-other-government-services/aged-care

2- Do you live in Australia and have Australian residency?

If yes, go to next step.

If no, you could access other supports, read more here: https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/how-apply/receiving-your-access-decision/support-people-who-are-not-eligible

3- Do you usually need support from a person because of a permanent and significant disability?

If yes, you could be eligible for NDIS support, go to the ‘How to apply for NDIS’.

If not, go to the next step

4- Do you use special equipment because of a permanent and significant disability?

If yes, you could be eligible for NDIS support, go to the ‘How to apply for NDIS’.

If not, go to the next step

5- Do you need some future supports now to reduce your future needs?

If yes, you could be eligible for NDIS support, go to the ‘How to apply for NDIS’.

If not, you can access other supports, the NDIS may not be the best support for you.

Read more about support for people who aren’t eligible for NDIS here: https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/how-apply/receiving-your-access-decision/support-people-who-are-not-eligible

To view these questions on the NDIS website, click here: https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/am-i-eligible