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Clarifying NDIS Eligibility – Metro Healthcare Australia
No, receiving government allowances does not make you ineligible for the NDIS. Payments such as the Carer Payment, Carer Allowance, Carer Supplement, Disability Support Pension, or Child Disability Assistance Payment are separate from the NDIS and do not impact your eligibility.
The NDIS is not means tested, which means your income or existing financial support does not affect your access to the scheme. If you’re a carer, your payments will remain the same unless your caring role significantly changes due to the level of support provided by the NDIS to the person you care for.
If you’re currently receiving other disability supports and want to transition to the NDIS, you may need to provide additional supporting evidence. This ensures the NDIA can make a clear and accurate decision about your eligibility.
Keep in mind that disability programs and services can vary between states and territories in Australia.
For more detailed information about transitioning from other support programs to the NDIS, visit the official NDIS website:
Transitioning to the NDIS
At Metro Healthcare, we’re here to support you every step of the way through your NDIS journey.
No. A person must be an Australian citizen, hold a permanent visa or be a protected SCV holder to access the NDIS. New Zealand citizens who arrived in Australia after 26th February 2001 will be unable to access the NDIS.
For further information about New Zealand entitlements please visit the link:
Yes. If the participant is under the age of 7, Early Childhood Partners are teams of early childhood professionals including therapists and educators who deliver the Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) approach on behalf of the NDIS https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/families-and-carers/get-support-your-child
No. Self managing NDIS participants have the option of selecting services from registered or unregistered providers – unless there are specific services and supports that require registration with the NDIS Commission. However, selecting a registered provider can provide NDIS participants with the assurance that the provider’s services and supports meet the level of quality and safety determined in the NDIS Practice Standards. The national NDIS Worker Screening Check and the NDIS Worker Screening Database are valuable and informative in assisting in supporting the dignity, safety and welfare of NDIS participants. For more information on the NDIS Worker Screening Check or NDIS Worker Screening Database, please visit the link:
