Getting NDIS support

If you have a disability, you might be able to get funding from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This funding can help you access services and support.

Whether you are applying for yourself or someone else, details on this page can help you get started.

NDIS eligibility

The NDIS provides funding to people with a permanent and significant disability.

It is for people who are younger than 65 and living in Australia.

Prepare before you apply

Applying for an NDIS package requires preparation and time. It can be overwhelming at times.

Seek out help if you need. There are many organisations that can help you.

Before applying, we recommend you:

  1. Discuss your disability with Brotherhood of St Laurence in Greensborough. Ask what what evidence you will need to provide.
  2. If you need any extra medical or other reports, book in with specialists as soon as possible - there may be a long wait to be seen.
  3. Make contact with an NDIS advocacy organisation if you need more support to prepare your NDIS funding application. VALiD has a long list of advocacy organisations.
  4. Find a system that works for you to keep all your information and documents in the same place.

How to apply

You can apply for the NDIS over the phone or by completing an access request form.

Apply for the NDIS

Getting help with your application

If you need help you can ask someone at the Brotherhood of St Laurence. They are our local NDIS partner in Banyule and are there to support you.

They can help you:

  • understand how the NDIS works
  • apply for the NDIS
  • find local support and services
  • update an existing NDIS plan.

You can get support in person, by phone or online.

The office is located at 65 Main Street, Greensborough and their phone number is 1300 275 634.

One-on-one support

These advocacy organisations are also there to support you with the NDIS. Their services are free.

Finding non-NDIS support

Not everyone who needs and wants support will qualify for NDIS funding.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence can help connect you with local support and services. You do not need to be eligible for the NDIS to get this assistance. This includes early childhood services for children under 7. 

What the NDIS funds

If you qualify for the NDIS, you may receive funding to pay for the services, aids and equipment that you have been assessed as needing.


This can include transport, home and workplace assistance, as well as therapeutic supports.


The NDIS has a list with the types of support it funds.

More information

The NDIS has more information and fact sheets about:

  • applying for the NDIS
  • creating an NDIS plan
  • using your NDIS plan

These are available in Easy Read and braille versions.

 

The NDIS has translated fact sheets as well as videos in Auslan.

For carers and family

Learn more about the support available to you.

 

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