The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a national scheme designed to provide support and services for people with significant and permanent disabilities. It is the responsibility of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to decide who can access the NDIS by determining eligibility. As mandated by the NDIS Act, the NDIA must obtain reliable and consistent information about an individual’s functional abilities. This involves information about the type of disability, whether it is permanent and the extent to which it affects the daily life of that person. This enables the NDIA to make precise and prompt decisions regarding a person’s eligibility to access the NDIS.
Prospective NDIS participants are required to provide evidence of their disability as part of the NDIS access requirement. Good evidence should be recent and provided by a relevant treating health professional who can confirm your primary disability. This evidence should also highlight the impacts of your disability on various aspects of your life and describe any previous treatments and their outcomes. The NDIS website provides detailed information about the most suitable professional who is qualified to provide evidence regarding a person’s primary disability. You can check it out here. These professionals cannot determine whether you will be eligible for the NDIS. That decision solely lies with the NDIA. You can seek the help of your Local Area Coordinator or early childhood partners to gather the evidence and follow the right process.
Classy Life can help you understand all the important guidelines related to providing evidence of your disability. This will help you strengthen your access request and increases your chances of obtaining NDIS support. As a registered NDIS service provider, we will be there with you at every stage of your NDIS journey to provide the necessary support. Contact us today to know more.