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Applying for the NDIS with autism Level 2 or 3

When applying to the NDIS, there are a few steps you need to follow. The team at Plan Hero can walk you through the process below:

  1. Provide Evidence of your Disability
  2. Complete the NDIS Access Request Form
  3. Submit your information to the NDIS

If your child is under 9 years of age, CLICK HERE to see how to access the Early Childhood Approach.

Provide Evidence of your Disability

The type of evidence required for your application will depend on your disability type, and the appropriate diagnostic tools that the NDIA will accept. Read below for what type of evidence you will require for your application:

  • Click HERE to find out more about the NDIA diagnosis guidelines
  • Click HERE to find out more about what evidence is required
  • You can also make the request over the phone by calling 1800 800 110 – they will send you the form to complete and return.

Complete the NDIS Access Request Form

CLICK HERE to download the access request form

Section 1 of the form – is to be completed by yourself
Section 2 of the form – is to be completed by a treating health professional

You can also make the request over the phone by calling 1800 800 110 – they will send you the form to complete

Submit the form

Once you have completed the Access Request Form and have signed and dated it, you can send your form and any other evidence to the NDIS via:

  • Email: NAT@ndis.gov.au
  • Mail to: GPO Box 700, Canberra, ACT 2601 (email is best if possible)
  • Visit your local NDIS office: find your local office here

IMPORTANT: Make sure you keep a copy of everything you sent

What happens next?

Your Local Area Coordinator (LAC) or NDIA planner will be in touch with you via phone and mail within 21 days to let you know if your application is approved.

If you are approved for funding – the next step is the NDIS planning meeting where an NDIS representative called a Local Area Coordinator (LAC will decide how much funding your child receives. The NDIS might also request you provide further supporting evidence before they accept the plan OR your application may be rejected (with reasoning provided).

If you do NOT agree with the NDIS decision following your application response, you can contact the NDIS directly and request further information or appeal their decision – How to appeal the NDIS application decision

In the meantime, I would suggest you start keeping records of personal experiences of the impact of funded supports. This is only a suggestion and might help you once you get to the planning stage to complete any forms or explain how his disability has impacted his day-to-day activities.

  • Keeping a journal – noting the impact on family, behaviour in school and social settings, incidences or behaviours on their worst days and how it is managed (also the impact this on the child and their family)
  • Noting benefits of supports
  • Therapists notes/reports

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