Eligibility Checklist

For individuals aged 9 to 65, a local area coordinator is available to assist in navigating the NDIS application process and connecting with various government and community services. If you have a child under 9 years old, an early childhood partner can provide support to prepare children before they apply for the NDIS and help families determine if the NDIS is suitable for their child.

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Eligibility Criteria

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 65 and over. You must be under 65 to access the NDIS. You may be able to access other supports.

Residence requirements

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

Health Requirements

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

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.

Join us at EQI and experience the difference our commitment to excellence makes. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support you on your journey under the NDIS.
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