Deafness Forum was contacted by people who were confused by information on the NDIS website and in social media about the eligibility of people with hearing loss and deafness to join the National Disability Scheme.
Read more about NDIS access requirements for people with hearing disability
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (the Scheme) is a new way of providing community linking and individualised support for people with permanent and significant disability, their families and carers.
Read more about Supports the NDIS will fund in relation to healthcare
The following questions are related to hearing devices and additional technologies and services related to hearing loss and deafness. This is not a guarantee that everything stated below will apply to you – it is an indication of what might apply based on the information I have gathered to date.
Read more about NDIS: Questions and Answers for People with Hearing Impairment