NDIS Application

How to Apply for the NDIS

Step-by-step guide to submitting your NDIS access request

4 Steps to Apply

Follow these steps to submit your NDIS access request

1
Gather Your Evidence

Collect all medical reports, assessments, and documentation about your disability

Typical timeframe: 2-4 weeks

What you need to do:

Medical reports from specialists
Psychological or psychiatric assessments
Allied health professional reports
School or workplace assessments
Hospital discharge summaries
Diagnostic test results
2
Complete Access Request

Submit your NDIS application online, by phone, or with support

Typical timeframe: 1-2 hours

What you need to do:

Complete the Access Request Form
Provide personal information
Describe your disability and its impact
Include your goals and aspirations
Attach all supporting evidence
Submit via preferred method
3
Provide Identity Documents

Submit required identification and residency documents

Typical timeframe: 1 day

What you need to do:

Birth certificate or passport
Medicare card
Proof of residency
Visa documents (if applicable)
Guardian or nominee documents
Any name change certificates
4
Wait for Decision

NDIA reviews your application and makes an access decision

Typical timeframe: 21 days

What you need to do:

NDIA reviews all documentation
May request additional information
Independent assessment if required
Decision letter sent to you
If approved, planning meeting scheduled
If not approved, review options explained

Documents You'll Need

Identity Documents
  • Birth certificate or passport
  • Medicare card
  • Proof of Australian residency
  • Visa documents (if applicable)
Medical Evidence
  • Specialist medical reports
  • GP reports
  • Hospital discharge summaries
  • Diagnostic test results
Assessment Reports
  • Psychology/psychiatry reports
  • Allied health assessments
  • Occupational therapy reports
  • Speech pathology reports
Functional Evidence
  • School reports
  • Workplace assessments
  • Daily living assessments
  • Community participation reports

How to Submit Your Application

Online

Complete your application on the NDIS website

Pros:

  • • Available 24/7
  • • Save and return later
  • • Upload documents easily

Considerations:

  • • Requires computer skills
  • • No immediate support
Phone

Call the NDIS and complete over the phone

Pros:

  • • Immediate support available
  • • No computer required
  • • Can ask questions

Considerations:

  • • Limited hours
  • • May take longer
  • • Documents sent separately
With Support

Get help from WellVibe or another support person

Pros:

  • • Expert guidance
  • • Higher success rate
  • • Less stress for you

Considerations:

  • • May cost fees
  • • Need to coordinate timing
Important Application Tips
  • • Be thorough: Include all relevant medical evidence and assessments
  • • Focus on impact: Describe how your disability affects your daily life, not just the diagnosis
  • • Include goals: Explain what you want to achieve with NDIS support
  • • Get recent reports: Medical evidence should be current (within 2 years)
  • • Keep copies: Make copies of all documents before submitting
  • • Follow up: Contact NDIA if you don't hear back within 21 days

Need Help with Your Application?

WellVibe can help you prepare and submit your NDIS application for the best chance of success.