National Disability Insurance Scheme

About National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of the largest reforms after Medicare in Australia. It is expected to support 470,000 participants nationally once the scheme is fully implement by 2019-20 with an expenditure of up to approximately $22 billion. NSW presents with the largest NDIS market in Australia and will grow to $6.8 billion by 2019-20 from the existing $3.4 billion and with approximately 140,000 NDIS participants NSW is expected to have the largest representation of NDIS participants which will double the number of the existing people with disabilities this presenting with significant market growth and expansion opportunities for existing as well as new NDIS providers.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide all Australians under the age of 65 who have a permanent and significant disability with the reasonable and necessary supports they need to enjoy an ordinary life. The NDIS will help people with disability achieve their goals. This may include greater independence, community involvement, employment and improved wellbeing. As an insurance scheme, the NDIS takes a lifetime approach, investing in people with disability early to improve their outcomes later in life.
Eligibility for NDIS : If you are or care for someone who
1. you must live in Australia and:

  • be an Australian citizen OR
  • hold a Permanent Visa OR
  • hold a Protected Special Category Visa, that is you
  • were in Australia on a Special Category Visa on 26 February 2001 or
  • had been in Australia for at least 12 months in the 2 years immediately before 26 February 2001 and you returned to Australia after that day.

2. Under 65 years of age

3. Permanent or significant disability which limits your ability to participate effectively in activities of daily living and/or capacity to participate in social and economic activities

NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency) will assess your eligibility to receive NDIS services.

For more information about the NDIS please contact: www.ndis.gov.au National Disability Insurance Agency Telephone 1800 800 110 Find us on Facebook/NDISAus Follow us on Twitter @NDIS For people who need help with English TIS: 131 450 For people with hearing or speech loss TTY: 1800 555 677 Speak and Listen: 1800 555 727