CBFP and National Disability Insurance Agency

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal considered the application of CBFP (the Applicant) for access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) against a decision made by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). The Applicant sought to become a participant in the NDIS, citing a history of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and a personality disorder, stemming from her experiences as a survivor of child sexual abuse.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether the Applicant met the eligibility requirements for the NDIS, specifically the disability or early intervention requirements. This involved determining whether the Applicant's impairments were likely to be permanent, a key criterion for NDIS access.

The Tribunal affirmed the NDIA's decision under review. While acknowledging the Applicant's age (under 65) and the possibility of making a future request to join the NDIS, the Tribunal's decision indicates that the Applicant did not satisfy the necessary criteria for immediate access to the scheme at the time of the review.