Who can receive NDIS funding?

Who can receive NDIS funding?

Anyone who meets the following criteria is able to apply for funding through the NDIS:

  • Have a permanent and significant disability, and
  • Be aged between 7 and 65 years, and
  • Live in Australia and be and Australian citizen, or hold a permanent visa, or a protected special category visa.

To receive funding from the NDIS, clients will need to fill out a series of paperwork including evidence of their disability, such as a letter or report from their doctor.