To be eligible for the NDIS you must:

  • Be an Australian citizen or hold a Permanent or Special Category visa
  • Be aged between 7 and 65 years of age, and
  • Have a permanent and significant disability.


If you think you are eligible for the NDIS you will need to complete the Access Request Form and submit it to your nearest NDIS office. Download the form here: NDIS Access Request Form.

You can find more resources about applying to the NDIS in accessible formats from the NDIS Booklets and Factsheets page here.

To find out if you are eligible or to get help applying, contact your nearest NDIS office or call 1800 800 110 or email enquiries@ndis.gov.au

For further guidance on using the NDIS portal, please visit the NDIS website: https://www.ndis.gov.au/