NDIS the starting point

 Many of you might think is it really worth all this trouble getting on the NDIS after getting a first glimpse of the application form and process. My answer absolutely!! it might not be the first time round or second time or as it was in my instance about the third time round.  Just don't give up because when they see when you really need it and keep pushing you will be surprised how much you really do need the support after this long.

So where do we find the application

Click on the NDIS access Application Form or call or call 1800 800 110 and ask for the access form

We’ve been working on how we can improve the way we deliver the NDIS. We’ve spent time talking to participants, our staff, NDIS partners, providers and the disability community to work out the ways we can improve the experience people have with the Scheme. 

Learn more on the new improvements websit .   

If you think you are eligible for the NDIS, you can: 

• contact your local NDIS Office or local NDIS partner or call 1800 800 110 and ask for an NDIS Access Request Form (PDF 1MB) to be mailed or emailed to you. 
• download and complete the NDIS Access Request Form (PDF 1MB) on your computer and email it to enquiries@ndis.gov.au with supporting information. 
• download the NDIS Access Request Form (PDF 1MB) on your computer, print it out, and mail it to PO Box 700, Canberra, ACT 2601 with supporting information. 
• phone the NDIS on 1800 800 110 to be supported to apply to the NDIS.

Find out how long this takes in our Participant Service Guarantee. 

In some areas, we don’t have partners. In non-partner areas we recommend you contact us on 1800 800 110 to be supported to apply to the NDIS.  

The NDIS is just one service system for Australians with disability, developmental delay or developmental concerns.   

The disability supports provided through the NDIS complement, but don’t replace, mainstream or community services provided by other service systems in the general community, such as education, health, mental health services and community groups.    

Our NDIS partners can help people and families learn about and access the supports available in their communit and supports available through the NDIS.   

Reference; https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/how-apply

Some of my helpful hints from personal experience when I first started my application are;

- Gather all of your medical reports from the past 3-5 years regarding your permanent disability including a letter from all specialists involved stating that your condition is permanent and won't change

- Even if you have to do the whole process again for the second time get them to write a follow up letter saying that nothing has changed and nothing will

-keep all records of blood tests, visits to GP how often you go if you needed support eg Taxi and transport, how often you have had falls if any document time, dates everything, if diabetic, make sure you keep a full record

-If you struggle in the kitchen with meals note it what you struggle with what you need help with anything around the house make note of it from day one.

Speak to a social worker from a charity organization who can possibly help you with your application and free home visits with meals etc in the mean time until your process is approved, speak to out patient services to see what they can offer, speak to an NDIS advocate anytime.

I hope this has helped you to start the process, remember there has been a few bad eggs in the NDIS don't let them discourage your disability journey.