What are the NDIS eligibility criteria?

To access the NDIS, you need to meet the eligibility and disability requirements:

1. Age: Under 65 (children under 9 are supported through the early childhood approach)
2. Residency: Live in Australia with appropriate residency/visa status
3. Meet disability or early requirements. The NDIS states that you must be able to meet each of the following criteria to be eligible for the NDIS:
   • You have a disability that is caused by an impairment
   • The impairment is likely to be permanent
   • The permanent impairment substantially reduces your functional capacity (see below) to undertake one or more of the following activities: moving around, communicating, socialising, learning or undertaking self care or self management tasks.