Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease — NDIS Support
Yes — Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease can qualify for NDIS support. CMT 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.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is the most common inherited peripheral neuropathy, affecting approximately 1 in 2,500 people worldwide. It is named after the three physicians who first described it in 1886. CMT is caused by mutations in any of more than 80 genes that affect the structure or…
CMT & the NDIS FAQs
- Does CMT qualify for NDIS?
- CMT is a List B condition — NDIS requires evidence of permanent and significant functional impairment alongside the diagnosis. Eligibility depends on severity. Those with mild CMT who are largely independent and mobile may not meet the threshold. Those with significant foot drop, wheelchair use, hand weakness affecting…
- Does NDIS fund AFOs for CMT?
- Yes. NDIS Capital Supports fund ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) and other orthotics for people with CMT where foot drop or ankle instability significantly impacts safe mobility. Custom AFOs are prescribed by an orthotist, typically in collaboration with a physiotherapist or OT. NDIS funds the initial prescription and…
- My CMT is slowly progressive — can I still get NDIS?
- Yes, if the current functional impairment is already significant and permanent. NDIS does not require a condition to be static — progressive conditions qualify where the current disability meets the threshold. For CMT, the plan should reflect current needs and anticipate future needs through AT prescription that…
- What pain supports does NDIS fund for CMT?
- NDIS funds psychology for pain management (including acceptance and commitment therapy and pain psychology), participation in multidisciplinary pain programs as a disability support, and assistive technology that reduces pain (ergonomic adaptations, mobility aids that reduce strain). Medical pain management —…
- Does CMT affect my ability to drive and does NDIS help?
- CMT may affect driving — foot weakness and neuropathy can impact pedal control and lower limb reaction time. An occupational therapist who is a driving assessor can assess driving safety and recommend hand controls or other modifications. NDIS Capital Supports can fund driving modifications and the OT driving…
CMT & the NDIS — practical guides
- Applying for the NDIS with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Assistive Technology for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Day Programs & Community Participation for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- NDIS Funding & Budget for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Therapy & Allied Health for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Finding & Managing Support Workers for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
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Reviewed by the Novida editorial team · last reviewed 2026-07-12. General information only — not medical advice.