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New to the NDIS?
Here is what you need to know.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme can be confusing to navigate.
This page covers the basics - what it is, who is eligible, and how to get started.

The basics.

The NDIS provides funding to eligible Australians with disability to help them access the supports they need to live more independently and participate in their community. Funding can be used for support workers, therapy, equipment, accommodation, and more – depending on what is in your plan.

The NDIS also connects people with disability to mainstream and community services that can help, even if those services are not directly funded by the scheme.

Who can access the NDIS?

To apply for the NDIS, you must:

  • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a Protected Special Category visa
  • Have a permanent disability that significantly affects your ability to take part in everyday activities
  • Be under the age of 65 when you first enter the scheme

If you are not sure whether you qualify, contact the NDIS directly on 1800 800 110 or speak to us and we can help point you in the right direction.

How NDIS funding works.

Once approved, you will receive an NDIS plan that sets out your goals and the funding available to support them. There are three ways to manage your funding: self-managed, plan-managed (through an NDIS plan manager), or agency-managed (through the NDIA directly). Support coordination can be included in your plan to help you understand your funding and connect with the right providers. For participants with complex needs, specialist support coordination is available and provides a higher level of assistance.

FAQs.

You can search for registered providers using the Provider Finder on the NDIS myplace portal. You can also ask your support coordinator or local area coordinator (LAC) for recommendations.
Check your service agreement for any notice period or cancellation terms. Then notify your current provider in writing, remove the service booking in myplace, and work with your new provider to set up a new service agreement.
Log in to the myplace portal via myGov to see your current budget and spending. Your plan manager can also provide regular statements if you are plan-managed.

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