FAQ
The NDIS is Australia’s first national Scheme for people with disability. It provides funding directly to individuals. The NDIS provides funding to eligible people based on their individual needs. Every NDIS participant has an individual plan that lists their goals and the funding they have received.
FAQ
Understanding
The NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way of providing individualised support for people with a permanent and significant disability, their families and carers. The National Disability Insurance Scheme is the insurance that is to give peace of mind for anyone with a Disability or is affected by someone who may have a disability.
The NDIS is the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The NDIS provides support to eligible people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive, and psychosocial disability. The NDIS provides reasonable and necessary funding to people with a permanent and significant disability to access the supports and services they need to live and enjoy their life.
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is the federally appointed organisation that manages the administration of all NDIS funding. They are funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS).
Every NDIS participant has an individual plan that lists their goals and funding. NDIS participants use their funding to achieve their goals and purchase supports. Goals describe what you want to achieve, develop or learn. A short-term goal is something that you want to achieve in 12 months and a long-term goal is achievable in a few years. All the supports that the NDIS funds is directly linked to achieving your goals.
To be eligible for the NDIS you must be aged between 7 and 65. If you are over 65 you might like to read about services available to you through My Aged Care. The NDIS is only available to people who live in Australia, are Australian Citizens, or Permanent Visa holders, or Protected Special Category Visa holders. You must have a permanent and significant disability.
Note: Under 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders at the time you register for an assessment with the NDIA.
If you turn 65 after you become an NDIS participant then you have a choice. You can either choose to continue receiving disability supports in the NDIS or you can choose to receive supports through the Commonwealth aged care system.
Note: 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders at the time of application with the NDIA.
You can call 1800 800 110 to make an Access Request. You can also submit an Access Request form.
You may be asked to provide some additional information after you make your Access Request. This may include information about your disability and how it impacts on your day-to-day life. You can provide copies of existing information, including letters or reports, or you can ask your treating health professional to fill out and sign a form.
The NDIS participant portal is called myplace. It is a secure website for participants or their nominee to view their NDIS plan, request payments and manage services with providers.
If you are self-managing your NDIS plan then, you can
- Create and view payment requests.
- Set up and manage service bookings
- Upload documents.
The Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) is a NDIS support for children with a disability under the age of 7 years.