Access Request — Supporting Evidence Form

The form your treating health professional completes to describe your disability and its impact.

Who fills it in

Your treating health professional — GP, specialist, occupational therapist, psychologist or similar.

When you’d use it

Alongside your Access Request, to give the NDIA the medical and functional evidence it needs to decide.

How to submit it

Give this form to the professional who knows your disability best. Recent, specific evidence about how your disability affects everyday life is the most useful.

What the Supporting Evidence Form is

The Access Request Supporting Evidence Form is completed by a health professional who treats you, such as your GP, specialist, occupational therapist or psychologist. It sits alongside your Access Request and describes your disability and how it affects your everyday life.

Where the Access Request tells the NDIA who you are, the supporting evidence tells them what living with your disability is actually like. It's the part of your application that shows why you need support.

What it does

This form gives the NDIA the clinical picture behind your application. Your treating professional explains your condition, how long it's expected to last, and, most importantly, its functional impact, meaning the practical things you can and can't do without help.

Good evidence goes beyond naming a diagnosis. It describes function: how your disability affects moving around, communicating, self-care, learning, social interaction and managing daily tasks. This is what helps the NDIA decide whether you meet the disability or early intervention requirements.

Who needs to use it

Anyone applying to the NDIS generally needs supporting evidence, and the form is filled in by the professionals who treat you rather than by you. You may need input from more than one professional if different people manage different parts of your health and support needs.

Choose professionals who know you well and see you regularly. Evidence from someone who genuinely treats you carries more weight than a one-off assessment, because they can speak to your day-to-day reality over time.

When and how to use it

Gather your supporting evidence when you're preparing your Access Request, so the two can be submitted together. Aim for evidence that is recent, because the NDIA wants a current view of your situation, not one from many years ago.

Give your health professional plenty of notice, share what the NDIS is looking for, and check the form is complete before it goes in. If the NDIA feels more information is needed, they may ask for additional evidence before making their decision.

About the Access Request — Supporting Evidence Form

What evidence do I need to apply for the NDIS?
You generally need evidence from a treating health professional describing your disability and its functional impact, submitted with your Access Request. The strongest evidence is recent, comes from someone who actually treats you, and explains what you can and can't do day to day, rather than only stating a diagnosis. You may need input from more than one professional.
Who fills in the NDIS supporting evidence form?
A treating health professional completes it, such as your GP, specialist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist or psychologist. Choose someone who knows you well and sees you regularly, because they can describe how your disability affects your everyday life. Depending on your needs, evidence from more than one professional may strengthen your application.
How recent does my NDIS evidence need to be?
The NDIA wants a current picture of your situation, so recent evidence is best. Very old reports may not reflect how your disability affects you now. If your condition is lifelong and stable, some older diagnostic information can still help, but you'll usually also need up-to-date evidence about your current functional impact.
Does the NDIS need a diagnosis or functional impact?
Both matter, but functional impact is key. A diagnosis helps explain your condition, yet the NDIA is most interested in how it affects your daily life, such as mobility, communication, self-care and learning. Good supporting evidence describes these practical impacts clearly, not just the name of your condition.
What if my health professional charges for the form?
Some professionals charge for completing reports or forms, and these costs are usually your responsibility as part of applying. Ask about any fees upfront. To make the most of the appointment, let your professional know what the NDIS is looking for so the evidence they provide is thorough and focused on functional impact.

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