To join the NDIS, you’ll need to meet both eligibility and access requirements. If you have a disability, you can find out more about supports by contacting the NDIS on 1800 800 110 or connecting with an NDIS partner.
If you contact the NDIS, they will connect you with an NDIS partner. If you are over 9 you will connect with a local area coordinator. For children younger than 9, you will be connected to an early childhood partner.
The NDIS partner can help you determine your eligibility and complete an access request to become an NDIS participant.
Alternatively, you can complete an access request yourself by downloading the NDIS Access Request form and following the instructions. You’ll need to provide information about your disability and supporting evidence so the NDIA can determine if you’re eligible.
An access request is the process for joining the NDIS, including completing the Access Request form and providing detailed information like proof of eligibility and evidence of how your disability reduces your functional capacity in areas like communication, mobility, self-care, or social interaction.
Once your access request is submitted, the NDIA reviews it and lets you know whether you’ve been accepted into the NDIS.