NDIS stands for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. It is designed to help improve disability services in Australia, providing greater control and decision making to people with disabilities. The NDIS supports people with a permanent and significant disability that affects their ability to participate in everyday activities, as assessed on a case by case basis. It then provides funding support based on a person’s unique needs and life goals, with participants having much more choice in what they need to help them live a good quality of life.
While the NDIA always have the final say on eligibility, generally speaking, being eligible for NDIS means that you require support from another person due to a permanent and significant disability, you must use special equipment to complete daily tasks because of your disability, or having supports now for your disability could help you reduce your future needs.
You must also be aged between 7 and 65 (for children 0 – 7 years, support is provided by Early Childhood Partner) and be an eligible Australian resident. If you do not meet one of these criteria, there may still be support available to you through other government and community services.