Applying for the NDIS with Borderline Personality Disorder
How to apply for the NDIS with Borderline Personality Disorder: eligibility, the evidence you need, the access steps, and the supports a plan can include.
If you or someone you care for has Borderline Personality Disorder, the NDIS can fund supports that help with everyday life. This guide explains whether Borderline Personality Disorder meets the NDIS access rules, the evidence to gather, and how to make an Access Request — step by step.
Is Borderline Personality Disorder eligible for the NDIS?
Borderline Personality Disorder is recognised as a psychosocial disability. Eligibility is based on how the condition affects your everyday functioning — not the diagnosis alone — and the impairment needs to be likely to…
The evidence you'll need
A strong Access Request for Borderline Personality Disorder pairs your diagnosis with evidence of functional impact — how the condition affects what you can do day to day. Useful evidence usually includes:
How to apply, step by step
Check the basics — you're under 65 when you apply and an Australian citizen, permanent resident or Protected Special Category Visa holder.. Gather your evidence — the diagnosis and functional reports above.. Make an…
Supports a plan for Borderline Personality Disorder often includes
Once you have a plan, the supports commonly funded for Borderline Personality Disorder include: