NDIS Eligibility Quiz

The main NDIS eligibility requirements are:

1. Age: You must be under 65 when you first apply
2. Residency: Australian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Special Category Visa holder
3. Disability: Have a permanent disability (physical, intellectual, sensory, cognitive, neurological, or psychosocial)
4. Permanence: The disability is likely to be lifelong
5. Impact: The disability substantially reduces your functional capacity in daily activities
6. Support needs: You need support from others or equipment for everyday tasks

You can check NDIS eligibility in several ways:

• Take our quiz above for an instant indication
• Call the NDIS on 1800 800 110 to discuss your situation
• Submit an Access Request Form through the NDIS website
• Visit a Local Area Coordinator (LAC) or NDIS partner in your area

You'll need evidence from healthcare professionals describing your disability and how it affects you.

Generally, you cannot join the NDIS if you're over 65. You must be under 65 when you first apply.

However:

• If you're already an NDIS participant before turning 65, you can choose to stay on the NDIS
• You can also choose to transition to the aged care system (My Aged Care)
• People over 65 with disability may access support through Home Care Packages or residential aged care

NDIS covers a wide range of permanent disabilities including:

• Physical disabilities: Cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy
• Intellectual disabilities: Down syndrome, developmental delays
• Sensory impairments: Vision loss, hearing loss, deafblindness
• Neurological conditions: Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Psychosocial disabilities: From schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression, anxiety
• Acquired brain injuries: From stroke, accidents, illness

The key factor is that the disability substantially impacts your functional capacity.

While a formal diagnosis helps, NDIS focuses on functional impact rather than just diagnosis.

What you need:

• Evidence that your disability is permanent or likely to be permanent
• Evidence that it substantially reduces your functional capacity
• Reports from healthcare professionals (doctors, specialists, psychologists, OTs, etc.)
• Description of how your condition affects daily activities

Some conditions have automatic eligibility (List A), meaning you may not need as much evidence if you have a formal diagnosis.