Option 1: Browse the Disability Gateway
The NDIS is just one service system for people with disability.
There are many other state, territory and whole-of-Australia programs available.
There are also community groups and not-for-profit organisations that can help people with disability.
It’s a good idea to explore what community and mainstream supports and services are available in your local area, because not every person with disability is eligible for the NDIS.
Or, if your needs can be met by other service systems, you won’t need the NDIS.
What the Disability Gateway is
The Disability Gateway is an Australian Government website for people with disability.
You can use their website to learn about the support options available to people with disability.
Get help with income and finance
Browse income and finance on the Disability Gateway website.
It can help you find information about:
- financial support
- family and carer support
- tax support
- financial support for healthcare
- cards and concessions
- how to manage money.
Get help with employment
Browse employment on the Disability Gateway website.
It can help you find information about:
- employment training
- finding and keeping a job
- your employment rights.
Get help with aids and equipment
Browse aids and equipment on the Disability Gateway website.
It can help you find information about:
- general equipment schemes and services
- communication aids and services
- assistance animals
- using technology to stay connected.
Get help with housing
Browse housing on the Disability Gateway website.
It can help you find information about:
- types of housing
- rental assistance
- your housing rights.
Get help with transport
Browse transport on the Disability Gateway website.
It can help you find information about:
- public transport
- community transport
- taxis and rideshare services
- driving and parking your own car.
Get help with health and wellbeing
Browse health and wellbeing on the Disability Gateway website.
It can help you find information about:
- health and personal care
- mental health and wellbeing
- healthcare services, doctors and specialists
- respite
- gender and sexuality
- COVID-19 support
- COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.
Get help with everyday living
Browse everyday living on the Disability Gateway website.
It can help you find information about:
- cleaning and household chores
- shopping assistance
- meal delivery and preparation services
- life skills.
Get help with education
Browse education on the Disability Gateway website.
It can help you find information about:
- early childhood education
- primary and high school
- tertiary education.
Get help with leisure
Browse leisure on the Disability Gateway website.
It can help you find information about:
- competitive and recreational sports
- community programs
- holidays and going out
- social life.
Get help with rights and legal
Browse rights and legal on the Disability Gateway website.
It can help you find information about:
- your rights
- advocacy
- legal services
- planning for the future.
Option 2: Ask for community connections
NDIS partners can help you find other supports.
We call this community connections.
It’s a service available:
- through the NDIS
- to people with disability aged 9 to 64 and their families
- even if you’re not eligible for the NDIS.
Learn more about community connections.