NDIS update: impairment notices, what you need to know.
Key points: From 1 January 2025, all new people on the NDIS will receive an impairment notice from the NDIA Existing participants will receive an impairment notice during plan reviews or when transitioning to a new plan An impairment notice confirms you have a permanent disability or significant impairment that meets the disability and/or early intervention requirements There are six NDIS impairment categories. Since 1 January 2025. Starting 1 January 2025, new people on the NDIS will receive an impairment notice from the NDIA. This document confirms a permanent disability or significant impairment and outlines the impairment/s that meet disability and/or early intervention requirements for access to the NDIS. If you’re already an NDIS participant, you’ll receive your impairment notice when transitioning to a new plan or during your next review. Don’t worry if you don’t receive one immediately in January. What’s included in the impairment notice? Your impairment notice will detail: Whether you meet the disability or early intervention pathways The impairment categories you meet. Supports purchased using NDIS funds must align with the impairments listed on your notice and meet the updated definition of NDIS supports. Why this change? The shift from diagnosis-based assessments to impairment-based notices acknowledges
