Applying for the NDIS with Major Depression
How to apply for the NDIS with Major Depression: eligibility, the evidence you need, the access steps, and the supports a plan can include.
If you or someone you care for has Major Depression, the NDIS can fund supports that help with everyday life. This guide explains whether Major Depression meets the NDIS access rules, the evidence to gather, and how to make an Access Request — step by step.
Is Major Depression eligible for the NDIS?
Major Depression 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 be permanent,…
The evidence you'll need
A strong Access Request for Major Depression 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 Major Depression often includes
Once you have a plan, the supports commonly funded for Major Depression include: