Applying for the NDIS:
NDIS Eligibility
Blurb about this step. Provider Choice makes the NDIS part of your life easier by taking care of your invoices, helping you track and understand your funding, and offering help when you need it. With us, you’ll feel confident with the NDIS. We explain things easily and are committed to building your capacity - which is what plan management is all about.
Blurb about this step. Provider Choice makes the NDIS part of your life easier by taking care of your invoices, helping you track and understand your funding, and offering help when you need it. With us, you’ll feel confident with the NDIS. We explain things easily and are committed to building your capacity - which is what plan management is all about.
Jame's Story Transcript
Blurb about this step. Provider Choice makes the NDIS part of your life easier by taking care of your invoices, helping you track and understand your funding, and offering help when you need it. With us, you’ll feel confident with the NDIS.
We explain things easily and are committed to building your capacity - which is what plan management is all about.Blurb about this step. Provider Choice makes the NDIS part of your life easier by taking care of your invoices, helping you track and understand your funding, and offering help when you need it.
With us, you’ll feel confident with the NDIS. We explain things easily and are committed to building your capacity - which is what plan management is all about.
Blurb about this step. Provider Choice makes the NDIS part of your life easier by taking care of your invoices, helping you track and understand your funding, and offering help when you need it. With us, you’ll feel confident with the NDIS.
We explain things easily and are committed to building your capacity - which is what plan management is all about.Blurb about this step. Provider Choice makes the NDIS part of your life easier by taking care of your invoices, helping you track and understand your funding, and offering help when you need it.
With us, you’ll feel confident with the NDIS. We explain things easily and are committed to building your capacity - which is what plan management is all about.
Tools to prepare for your planning meeting
Planning Conversation Tool
Get ready for your NDIS planning conversation (also known as planning meeting) and make sure you get the funding that you need.
Planning meeting FAQs
Think of a Plan Manager as your personal NDIS bookkeeper and guide. Plan Managers sort the invoicing hassle out for you, pay your service providers on your behalf, and help you budget your funding (your “plan”).
NDIS plan management is one of the ways that you can choose to manage your NDIS plan. You have choice and control over which providers you want to use, regardless of whether or not they are NDIS-registered.
NDIS plan management is one of the ways that you can choose to manage your NDIS plan. You have choice and control over which providers you want to use, regardless of whether or not they are NDIS-registered.
NDIS plan management is one of the ways that you can choose to manage your NDIS plan. You have choice and control over which providers you want to use, regardless of whether or not they are NDIS-registered.
NDIS plan management is one of the ways that you can choose to manage your NDIS plan. You have choice and control over which providers you want to use, regardless of whether or not they are NDIS-registered.
Applying for the NDIS:
Your Application
Blurb about this step. Provider Choice makes the NDIS part of your life easier by taking care of your invoices, helping you track and understand your funding, and offering help when you need it. With us, you’ll feel confident with the NDIS. We explain things easily and are committed to building your capacity - which is what plan management is all about.
Blurb about this step. Provider Choice makes the NDIS part of your life easier by taking care of your invoices, helping you track and understand your funding, and offering help when you need it. With us, you’ll feel confident with the NDIS. We explain things easily and are committed to building your capacity - which is what plan management is all about.
Jame's Story Transcript
Blurb about this step. Provider Choice makes the NDIS part of your life easier by taking care of your invoices, helping you track and understand your funding, and offering help when you need it. With us, you’ll feel confident with the NDIS.
We explain things easily and are committed to building your capacity - which is what plan management is all about.Blurb about this step. Provider Choice makes the NDIS part of your life easier by taking care of your invoices, helping you track and understand your funding, and offering help when you need it.
With us, you’ll feel confident with the NDIS. We explain things easily and are committed to building your capacity - which is what plan management is all about.
Blurb about this step. Provider Choice makes the NDIS part of your life easier by taking care of your invoices, helping you track and understand your funding, and offering help when you need it. With us, you’ll feel confident with the NDIS.
We explain things easily and are committed to building your capacity - which is what plan management is all about.Blurb about this step. Provider Choice makes the NDIS part of your life easier by taking care of your invoices, helping you track and understand your funding, and offering help when you need it.
With us, you’ll feel confident with the NDIS. We explain things easily and are committed to building your capacity - which is what plan management is all about.
Tools to prepare for your planning meeting
Planning Conversation Tool
Get ready for your NDIS planning conversation (also known as planning meeting) and make sure you get the funding that you need.
Planning meeting FAQs
Think of a Plan Manager as your personal NDIS bookkeeper and guide. Plan Managers sort the invoicing hassle out for you, pay your service providers on your behalf, and help you budget your funding (your “plan”).
NDIS plan management is one of the ways that you can choose to manage your NDIS plan. You have choice and control over which providers you want to use, regardless of whether or not they are NDIS-registered.
NDIS plan management is one of the ways that you can choose to manage your NDIS plan. You have choice and control over which providers you want to use, regardless of whether or not they are NDIS-registered.
NDIS plan management is one of the ways that you can choose to manage your NDIS plan. You have choice and control over which providers you want to use, regardless of whether or not they are NDIS-registered.
NDIS plan management is one of the ways that you can choose to manage your NDIS plan. You have choice and control over which providers you want to use, regardless of whether or not they are NDIS-registered.
Applying for the NDIS:
Your Application
Once you've checked your eligibility, you'll need to complete an access request form provided by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). This form collects essential information about the applicant's disability, its impact on daily life, and existing supports. Once submitted, the NDIA evaluates the application to determine eligibility for the NDIS. This process may involve further assessments or additional documentation from healthcare professionals.
Read through the FAQs below for more information
Tools to prepare for your planning meeting
Plan Reassessment Tool
Is your NDIS plan review coming up? Be guided step by step through everything you need to know to get your next plan right.
Planning Conversation Tool
Get ready for your NDIS planning conversation (also known as planning meeting) and make sure you get the funding that you need.
Plan Reassessment Tool
Is your NDIS plan review coming up? Be guided step by step through everything you need to know to get your next plan right.
Planning Conversation Tool
Get ready for your NDIS planning conversation (also known as planning meeting) and make sure you get the funding that you need.
Plan Reassessment Tool
Is your NDIS plan review coming up? Be guided step by step through everything you need to know to get your next plan right.
Planning Conversation Tool
Get ready for your NDIS planning conversation (also known as planning meeting) and make sure you get the funding that you need.
Common questions about applying to the NDIS
If you think you are eligible and want to apply for the NDIS, you can:
- Downloading an Access Request Form
- Call the NDIS on 1800 800 110
- Contact the NDIS via live chat
- Contact the NDIS via TTY if you have hearing or speech loss on 1800 555 677
- Use a free-of-charge translator or interpreter by calling 131 450
You can then provide the information that is needed either in writing or over the phone.
You will need to provide evidence of your disability and how it impacts your life. Areas that you should explain include:
- Mobility
- Communication
- Social interaction
- Learning
- Self-care
- Self-management
This evidence should be provided by health professionals who are treating you, for example your therapists and doctors. You can also have other people provide evidence, for example, family members and support workers.
There is more information about what supporting evidence you need on the NDIS website.
If you need help filling in the form, making the call or getting your evidence ready, you can contact your local area coordinator, early childhood partner or local NDIA office.
Once forms have been completed and submitted to the NDIS, you will receive an ‘access decision’ letter confirming if the NDIS deems that you are eligible for support. This will usually be within 21 days. If you are accepted, the next step will be a Planning Conversation.
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA): The primary organisation responsible for managing the NDIS application process. They can provide guidance on how to complete the application and answer questions about eligibility criteria and required documentation.
Local Area Coordinator (LAC): LACs are community-based organisations that can help you understand and navigate the NDIS process. They can provide support with completing your application and connecting you to relevant services and supports in your area.
Disability Advocacy Organisations: Various advocacy groups and disability service organisations offer support and assistance with NDIS applications. They can provide advocacy, information, and resources to help you through the application process.
Healthcare Professionals: Doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals who are familiar with your disability and support needs can provide valuable input and documentation to support your NDIS application.
Family and Friends: Trusted friends, family members, or caregivers can offer emotional support and assistance with gathering information and completing the application.
The NDIS application process can be complex, so don't hesitate to reach out to these resources for help and guidance.
There are a range of supports within the community which can provide support to people who are found not eligible for the NDIS.
If you disagree with the outcome of your initial application, you can ask the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) to review it. This is called an external review. You can only ask for an external review after NDIS makes an internal review decision.