To be eligible for the NDIS, you must:

The NDIA makes decisions about who can access the NDIS based on eligibility and information provided. 
To read more about eligibility visit: https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/am-i-eligible

You will be mailed an Access Request form after you are considered eligible to access the NDIS. If you need help filling in the form or making the call you can contact your Local Area Coordinator, GP, specialist, therapist, support worker or even contact your local NDIA office.

Support Coordination funding is a 'stated support' and you would see it listed under the Capacity Building support budget. If you can't see this heading then this funding is not available to access in your plan.

If there is a Local Area Coordinator in your region, they are responsible for connecting you with providers and answering queries. You can find out further information or LAC locations at: ndis.gov.au/contact/locations

Core Supports help you with everyday activities, your disability related needs and to work towards your goals. This budget is flexible and in most cases, you can use your funding across any of the following support categories:

Capacity Building supports help build your independence and skills to help you reach your long term goals. Unlike the core supports budget, your Capacity Building Supports cannot be moved from one category to another. These categories include:

This is funding allocated to Plan Management so you can access a plan manager to pay for providers and supports on your behalf.

Capital supports include higher cost pieces of assistive technology, equipment and home or vehicle modifications, which need to be assessed by a qualified therapist. These include:

No- the funding is held by the NDIS and is available to pay for therapies or supports that you access by submitting invoices related to those supports. You can view your plan funding from the My Gov Portal.