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NDIS

Help For Seniors is an NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) registered Care provider.

NDIS - What does it mean?

  • National: The NDIS is being introduced progressively across all states and territories.
  • Disability: The NDIS provides support to eligible people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial disability. Early intervention supports can also be provided for eligible people with disability or children with developmental delay.
  • Insurance: The NDIS gives all Australians peace of mind if they, their child or loved one is born with or acquires a permanent and significant disability, they will get the support they need.
  • Scheme: The NDIS is not a welfare system. The NDIS is designed to help people get the support they need so their skills and independence improve over time.

NDIS key words

  • Permanent and significant disability: A permanent disability means your disability is likely to be lifelong. A significant disability has a substantial impact on your ability to complete everyday activities.
  • Supports and services: Assistance or products that help a person in their daily life and help them participate in the community and reach their goals.
  • Early intervention: Providing support to a person, either a child or an adult, as early as possible to reduce the impacts of disability or developmental delay and to build their skills and independence.

Find out more about the NDIS

Eligibility checklist

If you are aged between 7 and 65, a local area coordinator can help you to understand the NDIS, apply and connect with other government and community supports.

If you have a child aged under 7, an early childhood partner can provide supports to children before they apply, and let families know if the NDIS is right for their child.

Age Requirements

You must be under 65 to access the NDIS. You may be able to access other supports. Find out about NDIS and Aged Care.

Residence Requirements

The NDIS is only available to:

You may be able to access other supports. The NDIS is only available to people who live in Australia.

Disability Requirements

The NDIS is only available to people who have a disability caused by a permanent impairment . The impairment may be intellectual, cognitive, neurological, sensory, physical, or psychosocial.
If you usually need disability-specific supports to complete daily life activities you may be eligible. Find out how to apply.

Access Request Form
The NDIS Access Request Form is now available to download.
Anyone who thinks they might be eligible for the NDIS, can download an Access Request Form (ARF), and a Supporting Evidence Form (SEF), work with their GP, allied health, and specialist medical professionals to prepare and provide the information required.
Anyone who thinks they are eligible for the NDIS can:

  • Phone 1800 800 110 and make a verbal access request.
  • Download and complete the ARF on your computer and email it to the NDIA with supporting information.
  • Download the ARF on your computer, print it out, and mail it to the NDIA with supporting information.
  • Email NAT@ndis.gov.au and ask for an ARF to be mailed.
  • Contact your local NDIA office and asking for an ARF to be mailed to you.
  • Local NDIA and Partners in the Community Staff can also help you apply.