Alzheimer's Disease — NDIS Support
Yes — Alzheimer's Disease can qualify for NDIS support. Alzheimer's Disease is on the NDIA’s List B — permanence is recognised, and you evidence the functional impact on daily life. Funding covers reasonable and necessary supports across daily living, therapy, social participation and capacity building.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for approximately 60–70% of all dementia cases. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by the abnormal accumulation of amyloid-beta plaques and tau neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, leading to synaptic…
Alzheimer's Disease & the NDIS FAQs
- Does NDIS cover Alzheimer's disease?
- NDIS covers younger-onset Alzheimer's disease — diagnosed before age 65. People diagnosed after 65 are directed to aged care rather than NDIS. Alzheimer's disease is a List B condition, meaning the diagnosis alone doesn't automatically qualify — NDIS requires evidence of permanent and significant functional impairment.…
- What if I was already on NDIS when I turn 65?
- People already receiving NDIS supports when they turn 65 can choose to remain on NDIS or transition to the aged care system. This is known as the "continuity of support" provision. In practice, most people with younger-onset Alzheimer's who were on NDIS before 65 choose to remain, as their plans reflect their specific…
- How does NDIS support a younger person with Alzheimer's who has a job?
- NDIS Capacity Building supports can fund employment supports for participants who are working, including reasonable adjustments assistance, employment planning, and supported employment pathways as capacity declines. Support coordinators help navigate the intersection of NDIS and workplace obligations under the Fair…
- Can NDIS fund a carer break for family carers of people with Alzheimer's?
- Yes. NDIS funds respite supports for carers of NDIS participants with dementia. Respite can be in-home (a support worker taking over for hours or overnight), out-of-home (short-term residential respite), or community-based respite activities. Carer respite is funded under the NDIS participant's plan — the funding is…
- Where can I get help applying for NDIS with a younger-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis?
- Dementia Australia (1800 100 500) has specialist younger-onset dementia consultants who assist with NDIS access applications and planning. Neurologists and geriatricians managing the diagnosis can provide medical evidence letters. Neurology social workers at memory clinics and hospital dementia services often have NDIS…
Alzheimer's Disease & the NDIS — practical guides
- Applying for the NDIS with Alzheimer's Disease
- Assistive Technology for Alzheimer's Disease
- Day Programs & Community Participation for Alzheimer's Disease
- NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Alzheimer's Disease
- NDIS Funding & Budget for Alzheimer's Disease
- Therapy & Allied Health for Alzheimer's Disease
- Finding & Managing Support Workers for Alzheimer's Disease
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Reviewed by the Novida editorial team · last reviewed 2026-07-12. General information only — not medical advice.