The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was introduced in 2013 and is how people with disability under the age of 65 receive specialised care and support for their health and wellbeing. The scheme is overseen by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and allows individuals with a permanent and significant disability to access government funding.

The NDIS focuses on the individual and provides them with the choice to decide where and how to use their funding. Supports can be across many areas, including employment, allied health, accommodation, independence, outdoor activities, sport and community access.

Through the NDIS, funding goes directly to the individual to allocate spending on the services they need from the provider of their choice. A plan is created for each eligible NDIS participant based on specific individual needs and progress goals.

The NDIS is Australia’s first national Scheme for people with disability.

To get funding under the NDIS you must meet certain criteria.

If you meet the eligibility criteria you can fill in the Access Request Form.