ndis toolkit
Applying for the NDIS
Our top tips and resources to help guide you on how to apply for NDIS funding
Who is eligible to apply?
There are 4 main criteria that must meet in order to be eligible to apply for the NDIS:
Who can help me apply?
The journey of applying for the NDIS can be a difficult and a tumultuous time, especially for applicants who experience cognitive issues, are chronically exhausted or have other accessibility issues.
While it can be daunting, it’s important to remember that there are many different organisations, peak bodies and advocacy groups for your specific disability that can assist:
MyCareSpace
MyCareSpace has a comprehensive list of organisations who can help you apply.
Disability specific support
We’ve gathered a list of resources for some of the most common organisations that specifically assist people with their application to the NDIS. The common disabilities include:
Autism
Intellectual Disability
Multiple Sclerosis
Psychosocial Disability
Spinal Cord Injuries
Acquired Brain Injuries (ABIs)
Parkinson’s Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
How to apply?
Children under 9 – access the NDIS via the Early Childhood Pathway: CLICK HERE for more information
Ages 9 – 65:
- Contact your local NDIS office – NDIS Partners can help you apply to the NDIS by submitting the application on your behalf. This means you don’t need to complete the access request form yourself.
- Contact the NDIS to confirm you are eligible – call 1800 800 110
- Provide evidence of your disability
- Complete the NDIS Access Request Form
- Complete the supporting evidence form (if required)
- Submit all information to NDIS via email or post to GPO Box 700, Canberra, ACT 2601 (email is best if possible)
TIP: Don’t forget to keep copies of all the documentation you provide!
Meet the Plan Hero Team
Ask for a Plan Manager to make your NDIS experience easier!
During your meeting, the NDIS representative will ask you how you would like your NDIS funding to be plan managed.
This refers to how your funds will be paid and financially managed.
The plan management provider of your choice will assist you in managing your NDIS plan funds.
The plan manager receives the funds from your plan via the NDIA when a claim is made, which is then used to fund the services you receive.
To ask for Plan Hero as your Plan Manager you need to provide this info in your planning meeting:
Plan Hero Pty Ltd trading as Plan Hero
Provider Number: 4050079575
ABN: 43 641 197 659
Next Steps
Planning meeting toolkit
We help you navigate the ins and outs of the NDIS, how to use your child’s funding and ensure you have the ongoing support needed to make the most of their NDIS plan
- What is an NDIS Planning Meeting?
- Top 10 tips to prepare for your planning meeting
- What evidence do I need?
- Setting Goals for your plan
- Writing a Carer’s Statement
- What is NDIS plan management?
Using your funds toolkit
Understanding how to use your funds, what supports you can access and how to budget for your supports is incredibly important. As plan managers, we know the price guide like the back of our hand so find out our tips and guidance
- How do I read my plan?
- Understanding my NDIS Plan
- I have my plan, what next?
- Finding Supports
- Setting up Service Agreements
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