Which are the three key eligibility criteria for NDIS?

• A. Income, Employment, and Education Level.
• B. Language, Citizenship, and Residency.
• C. Gender, Age, and Disability.
• D. Age, Residency, Disability Requirement.

Answer: (D)

Access to the NDIS is determined by three main criteria that define who can access supports. First is age: you must be within the eligible age range when you apply, typically between 7 and 64 years old. This sets the upper and lower bounds for eligibility, with separate pathways like Early Childhood approaches for younger children. Second is residency: you must live in Australia and be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent visa (or another visa pathway that allows access). This ensures the scheme covers people who are part of the Australian system. Third is the disability requirement: you must have a disability, impairment, or condition that is likely lifelong and that substantially reduces your ability to participate in everyday activities without support. These three elements together determine eligibility, while factors like income, language, or gender do not.