Eligibility Checklist
Eligibility Checklist
Question 1
Are you aged between 7 & 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.
Question 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.
Question 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.
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.
Question 5
Do you need some support 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.
Question 1
Are you aged between 7 & 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.
Question 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.
Question 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.
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.
Question 5
Do you need some support 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.