From mid-2021 independent assessments will be used to help the NDIA make access and eligibility decisions.

Submissions on this paper closed on 23 February 2021.

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What is and is not changing, what does it mean for you? Read more about the access and eligibility policy or download it here:

• Consultation paper - Access and Eligibility Policy with independent assessments (DOCX 2.3MB)
• Consultation paper - Access and Eligibility Policy with independent assessments (PDF 545KB)
  • Easy Read - Getting an independent assessment and applying for the NDIS (PDF 6MB)
  • Easy Read (text only) - Getting an independent assessment and applying for the NDIS (DOCX 56KMB)
• Read frequently asked questions about the access and eligibility policy with independent assessments
• Find out more about what these reforms mean for participants.