Epilepsy — NDIS Support
Yes — Epilepsy can qualify for NDIS support. Epilepsy 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.
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterised by recurrent, unprovoked seizures — caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It affects over 250,000 Australians across all ages. Epilepsy is not a single condition but an umbrella term for over 40 different epilepsy syndromes with…
Epilepsy & the NDIS FAQs
- Does epilepsy automatically qualify for NDIS?
- No. Epilepsy is a List B condition — having a diagnosis does not automatically qualify you for NDIS. Most people with well-controlled epilepsy do not meet the NDIS disability threshold. To qualify, you must demonstrate that epilepsy causes permanent and significant functional impairment in daily life. Refractory…
- What seizure monitoring devices can NDIS fund?
- NDIS can fund assistive technology for seizure monitoring through Capital Supports, including: smartwatch-based seizure detectors (Emfit, Neuroprotek), bed sensors that detect convulsive movements during sleep, and remote monitoring systems. These require an OT or specialist to recommend and justify the device. Seizure…
- What is rescue medication and who can administer it?
- Rescue medication (such as midazolam or diazepam) is given to stop a prolonged seizure before it becomes a medical emergency. It is prescribed by a neurologist and can be administered by trained carers, support workers or family members as per an individualised seizure management plan. NDIS can fund training for…
- Can NDIS fund someone to supervise bathing or swimming for epilepsy?
- Yes. For people with frequent or unpredictable seizures, NDIS can fund supervision during activities with drowning or injury risk — such as bathing, showering and swimming. An OT safety assessment documenting the risk and recommended supervision level provides the evidence for this funding. The NDIS funds supports that…
- I have epilepsy plus autism — does this help my NDIS application?
- Yes. Co-occurring conditions can substantially strengthen an NDIS application. If you have epilepsy combined with ASD, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy or another NDIS-eligible condition, the combined functional impact across multiple domains provides a stronger basis for eligibility. Each condition should be…
Epilepsy & the NDIS — practical guides
- Applying for the NDIS with Epilepsy
- Assistive Technology for Epilepsy
- Day Programs & Community Participation for Epilepsy
- NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Epilepsy
- NDIS Funding & Budget for Epilepsy
- Therapy & Allied Health for Epilepsy
- Supported Independent Living (SIL) for Epilepsy
- Finding & Managing Support Workers for Epilepsy
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Reviewed by the Novida editorial team · last reviewed 2026-07-12. General information only — not medical advice.