Help with your NDIS application
The first step to apply for access to the NDIS is to complete some forms.
The first form is an Access Request Form.
The second form is a consent form.
Anyone can help you fill out these forms. You may like to ask a family member or friend. A representative from the NDIA can also help, such as a Local Area Coordinator. You will need information from your doctor or other healthcare provider to complete the Access Request Form.
Sample Access Request Forms
Here are examples of people who have successfully accessed the NDIS. They have all had a stroke, but their experiences and outcomes are all different. You can read about their pathway to access the NDIS. You can also view their completed Access Request Forms.
These examples are based on real-life experiences, but some changes have been made to protect privacy.
Bart's NDIS application
Bart had a major stroke in his 40s. It affected his mobility, communication, socialising, learning, self-care and management. Despite some improvement made in rehabilitation, Bart has a significant disability and requires ongoing support. Due to severe right sided weakness in his arm and leg, he…
Carli's NDIS application
Carli is a proud Yawuru Woman living in the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia. She had a stroke when she was 28 years old. Carli sustained significant communication impairments and some mild cognitive deficits following her stroke. Carli has moderate expressive and receptive aphasia.…
Keith's NDIS application
Keith submitted his application for the NDIS eight years after he had a stroke. He has some limitations to his mobility and no movement in his left hand and arm. Keith prepared his application documents himself. He collected supporting evidence in the form of letters…
Jane's NDIS application
Jane suffered multiple strokes in different areas of her brain. She was 31 years old. She underwent intensive inpatient rehabilitation. Her strokes caused significant physical and cognitive deficits. Jane’s ability to mobilise independently is affected by cognitive and balance impairments. Jane has difficulty with problem-solving,…
Tony's NDIS application
Tony was in his early 50s when he had a stroke. He had complications which required admission to the intensive care unit and then the stroke ward. He went on to inpatient rehabilitation for six weeks. After being discharged home, he had weekly rehab sessions…
Providing a letter as supporting evidence
There are different ways to provide evidence of your disability.
Any treating healthcare professional can contribute evidence to support your application.
Allied health therapists including a physiotherapist, occupational therapist or speech pathologist can provide reports and assessments as evidence. You may get a better outcome if you provide reports and assessments from more than one member of your treating team.
Supporting evidence can also come in the form of a letter. The letter can be written by any of your treating team. You may like to ask your neurologist, GP, or rehabilitation doctor.
The letter needs to identify your primary disability and communicate the impact it has on your daily life. It also needs to clearly state that your disability is permanent, significant, and ongoing.
As the letter needs to identify your disability and communicate how it impacts your participation in daily life, you may get a better outcome if multiple people contribute to the letter.
Download guide to writing a letter as supporting evidence. You can bring this with you to your appointment.