ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST
1- ARE YOU AGED BETWEEN 7 AND 65?
- Yes. Go to the next question.
- No. I have a child aged under 7. Find out more about Help for children under 7.
- No. I’m over 65. You must be under 65 to access the NDIS. You may be able to access other supports. Find out about NDIS and Aged Care.
2- DO YOU LIVE IN AUSTRALIA AND HAVE AUSTRALIAN RESIDENCY?
- Yes. I live in Australia and I am an Australian citizen or have a Permanent or Special Category Visa. 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
- Australian citizens
- Permanent Visa holders
- Protected Special Category Visa holders.
3- DO YOU USUALLY NEED SUPPORT FROM A PERSON BECAUSE OF A PERMANENT AND SIGNIFICANT DISABILITY?
- Yes. You may be eligible. Find out how to apply.
- No. Go to the next question.
4- DO YOU USE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT BECAUSE OF A PERMANENT AND SIGNIFICANT DISABILITY?
- Yes. You may be eligible. Find out how to apply.
- No. Go to the next question.
5- DO YOU NEED SOME SUPPORTS NOW TO REDUCE YOUR FUTURE NEEDS?
- Yes. You may be eligible. Find out how to apply.
- No. The NDIS may not be the best way to support you. You may be able to access other supports.