Check Your NDIS Eligibility
Answer 7 simple questions to check if you may be eligible for NDIS. It takes less than 2 minutes.
7 questions
Quick indication
Age & impact
How to use this quiz
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Answer each question honestly, based on where you stand right now.
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Check your eligibility result and note any gaps it points out.
3.
Use the checklist to get ready for your formal NDIS assessment.
Please note: This is only a guide to help you understand your position — it isn’t an official decision. The NDIA alone decides eligibility, through a formal Access Request. For the complete criteria, check the official NDIS eligibility page.
What this NDIS quiz shows — and what it doesn't
This quiz checks the main things NDIS looks at, one by one. It’s good for getting ready, but it’s not your final answer. Only the NDIA can confirm if you’re eligible for NDIS — and that happens after they check your full Access Request with proof.
The 6 things this quiz checks
To be eligible for the NDIS, there are 6 main things checked: your age, where you live, if your disability will likely stay forever, how long it may last, how much it affects your daily life, and how much help or equipment you need. These are the same things asked in a real NDIS application, usually backed by reports from your doctor.
One answer alone can’t decide everything. Most people are strong in some areas, weak in others — totally normal. That’s why your result shows both, so you know what needs more work before you apply.
Why your daily struggles matter more than your diagnosis
Just having a diagnosis isn’t enough for NDIS. What matters more is how your condition affects your day-to-day life — things like moving around, talking, self-care, learning, or being with people. Reports should explain this clearly, not just give a medical name.
The strongest reports connect your condition to the help you need every day, and show that this need is not going away soon.
Getting ready for your real NDIS Access Request
Once you finish this quiz, start collecting fresh reports — from your GP, specialist, or other health workers. Ask them to explain, in simple words, how your condition affects you, how long it may last, what help you get now, and what help you might need later. This makes your NDIS Access Request stronger.
If your result is unclear, don’t worry. It doesn’t always mean you’re not eligible — it just means the NDIA needs more proof before deciding.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the NDIS eligibility requirements?
Here’s what you need to be eligible for NDIS:
- Age: You must be under 65 when you apply for the first time
- Residency: You should be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a Protected Special Category Visa, and live in Australia
- Disability type: Your disability should be physical, intellectual, sensory, cognitive, neurological, or psychosocial
- Permanence: Your disability is likely to stay for life. There’s no rule saying it must last 2 years
- Daily impact: Your disability makes it hard to do normal daily activities
- Support needed: You need help from other people or equipment for everyday tasks
2. How can I find out if I'm eligible for NDIS?
Check NDIS eligibility by:
- Taking our quiz above
- Calling NDIS on 1800 800 110
- Filling an Access Request Form online
- Talking to a Local Area Coordinator (LAC)
You’ll also need proof from a doctor showing how your disability affects you.
3. What happens if I'm over 65 — can I still get NDIS?
No, you can’t join NDIS for the first time after 65. But if you were already on it before turning 65, you can stay — or move to My Aged Care instead.
4. Which disabilities are covered under NDIS?
NDIS covers many permanent disabilities — physical (like cerebral palsy), intellectual (like Down syndrome), sensory (vision/hearing loss), neurological (MS, Parkinson’s, epilepsy), autism, psychosocial (schizophrenia, bipolar), and acquired brain injuries. What matters most is how much it affects your daily life.
5. Is a diagnosis required to apply for NDIS?
Not just a diagnosis — NDIS mainly checks how your disability affects your daily life. You’ll need proof it’s permanent, reports from your doctor or specialist, and a clear explanation of how it impacts your everyday tasks. Some conditions (List A) get accepted more easily with a formal diagnosis.