14/02/2026
Accessing the NDIS
You may have a few questions about how to access the NDIS.
This video will help you answer some of the more common ones.
If you already receive supports from a state or territory government disability programme, you will be contacted when it's time to transition.
In the meantime, your current supports and services will continue.
To become an NDIS participant, you must have a permanent and significant disability or developmental delay, be of a certain age when you first apply to enter the NDIS, live in Australia, be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent visa or protected Special Category visa.
As you prepare to access the NDIS, you might like to work with a family member, friend, or carer, an NDIS local area coordinator, early childhood partner, your doctor, or other health professional.
Your doctor or health professional may be asked to provide evidence by completing the NDIS Supporting Evidence Form or parts of the Access Request Form. They may also be asked to provide more information that explains the impact of your disability.
Once you're granted access to the NDIS, you'll be contacted to begin your planning conversation.
For more information, visit ndis.gov.au, or call on 1800 800 110.
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