If you have a disability that is likely to be permanent and significant you can receive funding from the NDIS. You must also be under 65 years old and live in Australia (and be a citizen or permanent resident). People who currently receive state-funded specialist disability support services will transition to the NDIS and will be contacted by the NDIA. Your existing supports will continue until you transition to the NDIS.

The NDIS funds reasonable and necessary supports to help you reach your goals and aspirations and take part in activities to increase your social and economic participation. Some of these supports can include:

To apply for the NDIS you will need to complete an Access Request Form. You will need to include information about your disability and how it impacts on your day-to-day life. You may need to ask your treating health professional to fill out and sign certain parts of the form. Download the Access Request Form or speak with the NDIS on 1800 800 110.
Our team can also assist people to understand how to access the Scheme. For general questions, and to be connected with our specialised team, contact the Carers Queensland NDIS LAC Enquiries Line on 1300 999 636.

Phone 1800 800 110

Email mailto:enquiries@ndis.gov.au

Visit www.ndis.gov.au for Web Chat

A wide range of supports are available to you. You can choose the support category that is best for you and the types of supports that fit your circumstances. You may need help to attend an educational facility or to find a job, while others may need support to live independently. The NDIS has three broad categories of support and offers budgets that can be used in any of these categories.

The budget for NDIS core supports is the most flexible. This means that you are allowed to use your funding to receive support in one category and if your circumstances change, then you can shift your funding to another support category. You are also allowed to reduce or increase the amount of support you receive if your situation changes.

Core supports include:

consumables– these are divided into eight categories and include continence aids (e.g. disposable pads and pants), wound care products, nutritional products, products to protect your bed and chairs and equipment to help you with your mobility
assistance with your daily life – having someone to help you around the house or with your personal care, taking part in physiotherapy, speech or occupational therapy sessions or having someone to help you if you are out in the community, at work or at an educational facility
assistance to participate in activities – this may involve providing a support person to help you to take part in social and community activities or in an educational facility ((e.g. in a university or TAFE)
transport –funds will be provided to pay for a taxi or other specialised transport services so that you can take part in community and other activities

NDIS capital supports have a big impact on your independence. Capital supports help you to pay for:

specialist disability accommodation
assistive technologies
equipment such as a wheelchair and other mobility aids
toilet and bathroom aids
modifications to your home or car.

NDIS capacity building supports help you to build your skills and independence. This may involve helping you to:

attend TAFE or university or other educational facilities
access sessions with a physiotherapist, dietitian, speech or occupational therapist
increase your participation in the community (e.g. by accessing specific community programs).
You can find more information about the types of supports that the NDIS funds in the price guides.
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0136 Group/Centre Activities
0131 Specialised Disability Accommodation
0120 Household tasks
0116 Innov Community Participation
0114 Community Nursing Care
0107 Assist Personal Activities
0104 Assist Personal Activities High
0125 Participate Community
0117 Development-Life Skills
0115 Daily Tasks/Shared Living
0108 Assist-Travel/Transport
0106 Assist-Life Stage, Transition