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Eligibility checklist
If you are aged between 9 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 younger than 9, an early childhood partner can provide supports to children before they apply, and let families know if the NDIS is right for their child.
Age requirements
Question 1: Are you aged between 9 and 65?
Yes. Go to the next question.
No. I have a child aged under 9.
No. I’m 65 and over. You must be under 65 to access the NDIS.
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:
- 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.
Disability 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 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 you may be eligible.
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.
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 .
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.