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NDIS eligibility. Find your next step.

Explore the main NDIS access requirements and prepare your next conversation, whether you are a participant, family member or health professional.

A guide to your next conversation.

This short check follows the main NDIS access requirements. It does not confirm eligibility, assess evidence or submit an application. Only the NDIA can decide access.

No names, diagnoses or documents needed. Answers stay on this page and are not saved or sent to My Remarkable Care. The contact form is separate.

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First, a few basics.Are you already an NDIS participant?What is your age group?For a new application, you must be younger than 65 when you apply.Do you currently live in Australia?Which residency status applies?

How does the impairment affect everyday life?

No diagnosis details are needed. Choose “Not sure” if you need advice.

Is the impairment permanent or likely to be permanent?This can include physical, sensory, intellectual, cognitive, neurological or psychosocial impairment.Does it significantly affect everyday tasks?For example: moving around, communicating, learning, socialising, self-care or managing daily life.Are NDIS supports likely to be needed throughout life?Could early NDIS supports reduce future support needs and improve or maintain everyday abilities?Early intervention is a different access pathway. Supporting evidence is needed.

For a child younger than 6, has a treating professional identified developmental delay?The NDIA considers further evidence about daily functioning and specialist support needs.

Official information to keep handy.

Content checked against NDIA guidance on 7 November 2026. Rules and your circumstances may change; use the official pages for current information.

Call the NDIA on 1800 800 110 for access or funding questions. My Remarkable Care does not make NDIA decisions.

NDIS eligibility. Find your next step.

Official information to keep handy.

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