Who can access the NDIS?
If you are aged under 65 years and have a permanent and significant disability, you may be eligible for NDIS services.

The NDIS provides support for people with disability to achieve their goals, participate in their community, and be part of the workforce.

To become an NDIS participant you must satisfy each of the following conditions through an assessment that will be conducted by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

Disability requirement
You have a permanent disability that significantly affects your ability to take part in everyday activities, such as dressing, showering, cleaning your house, or travelling around your community

Age requirement
You are aged less than 65 years when you register for the NDIS

Residency requirement
You are an Australian citizen, hold a permanent visa, or have a Protected Special Category visa

Availability requirement

The NDIS has been rolled out to the place where you live

Disability Requirement

The NDIA will ask you questions to see if you meet ALL of the following conditions:

You have an impairment or condition that is likely to be permanent
Your impairment substantially reduces your ability to participate effectively in activities, or perform tasks or actions unless you have:
assistance from other people, or assistive technology or equipment (other than common items such as glasses), or you can’t participate effectively even with assistance or aids and equipment Your impairment affects your capacity for social and economic participation You are likely to require support under the NDIS for your lifetime NDIA may ask you to provide information about your disability, development delay, or early intervention requirements. This may include providing copies of existing letters, assessments or reports from health or educational professionals that detail your impairment and its impact on your daily life.