Dyslexia — NDIS Support
Yes — Dyslexia can qualify for NDIS support. Dyslexia 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.
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that primarily affects reading accuracy and fluency, spelling and written expression. It is neurological in origin, resulting from differences in how the brain processes phonological information — the sounds of language. Dyslexia is the most common learning…
Dyslexia & the NDIS FAQs
- Does dyslexia qualify for NDIS?
- Dyslexia alone rarely meets the NDIS eligibility threshold, as it is a List B condition requiring evidence of permanent and significant functional impairment beyond academic difficulties. Most people with dyslexia do not qualify for NDIS; however, those with severe dyslexia that substantially impacts adult daily…
- What government support is available for dyslexia outside the NDIS?
- Australian schools are required under the Disability Standards for Education 2005 to provide reasonable adjustments for students with dyslexia. These can include extra time in exams, access to assistive technology, modified assessment formats, literacy support programs and individual learning plans. These adjustments…
- Is dyslexia a disability under Australian law?
- Yes. Dyslexia is recognised as a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA). This means employers and education providers must make reasonable adjustments for people with dyslexia. The DDA does not require an NDIS plan — protections under anti-discrimination law apply independently. Workplace…
- Can dyslexia co-occur with ADHD or ASD?
- Yes. Co-occurring conditions are very common in dyslexia. ADHD affects approximately 30–40% of people with dyslexia, and ASD also frequently co-occurs. Having multiple co-occurring diagnoses can strengthen an NDIS application by demonstrating combined functional impact across multiple domains. Each condition should be…
- What assistive technology is available for dyslexia?
- Many effective assistive technologies are available for people with dyslexia, including text-to-speech software (Read&Write, NaturalReader, Speechify), speech-to-text tools (Dragon NaturallySpeaking, built-in voice input on iOS/Android), electronic reading pens (C-Pen Reader), dyslexia-friendly fonts (OpenDyslexic),…
Dyslexia & the NDIS — practical guides
- Applying for the NDIS with Dyslexia
- Assistive Technology for Dyslexia
- NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Dyslexia
- NDIS Funding & Budget for Dyslexia
- Therapy & Allied Health for Dyslexia
- Finding & Managing Support Workers for Dyslexia
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Reviewed by the Novida editorial team · last reviewed 2026-07-12. General information only — not medical advice.