Who can access the NDIS?

Eligibility for NDIS funding comes down to four factors:

Disability & Early Intervention – you must:

Have a permanent disability, which limits your ability to participate in your community, obtain employment, and perform day-to-day tasks without support from a carer or assistive technology.

OR 

Have a permanent disability (or developmental delay for children under 6 years) which would likely benefit from receiving supports now, with the aim of reducing the amount of support needed in the future.

Residency status – you must:

Be an Australian citizen OR Hold a Permanent Visa OR be a New Zealand citizen who holds a Protected Special Category Visa.

Location

In Victoria, the NDIS has now successfully been  rolled out throughout.

Age

You must be under 65 years of age at the time of roll-out in your area.

We recommend you confirm your eligibility using the NDIS Access Checklist tool, or by calling the NDIS on 1800 800 110.

How do I know if I am eligible?

Use  Access Checker to find out if you are able to receive assistance from the NDIS, and what the next steps are.

What about people over the age of 65 years?

People over the age of 65 are not eligible for the NDIS. People over 65 who currently receive disability support will be provided with the same supports and funding that they received prior to the transition to the NDIS.