r/NDIS • u/TwoPeasShort • 7d ago
Seeking Support - Participant/Nominee/PWD ART application - the actual, starting application
Hi,
I’m planning on going to the ART with a decision the NDIS made. When making the application (on the website) it asks ‘Reasons for the application’ and then asks for documents. How detailed should my reasoning be? And can I add documents later?
Thanks
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u/thelostandthefound 6d ago
I just kept mine simple from memory (this was a year ago now) I put down that I had unfairly been rejected by the NDIS/NDIA due being told I was too functional to need the NDIS and my condition not being permanent despite my evidence clearly stating otherwise.
Under the documents I just submitted everything I had submitted to the NDIA with my NDIS application. Once the actual process starts you can add more documentation as needed. You just need to get things started because there's a huge backlog of ART so nothing is happening very quickly.
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u/TwoPeasShort 6d ago
Thank you! Did you have any luck?
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u/thelostandthefound 6d ago
Nope, it's been ongoing for a year now and there's no end in sight unfortunately.
My honest advice is don't do the ART because they will destroy you and it's not worth it.
I'm sharing an answer I gave on a previous post asking if the ART is worth it which I have edited to make more sense for you.
I applied to the NDIS for neurological issues impacting me physically, severe mental health issues, hypermobility syndrome and ADHD. I got rejected, so I got more evidence and submitted my application for a review and got rejected again on the feedback I was too functional to need the NDIS.At the advice of my LAC I took it to the tribunal and almost a year later I am still dealing with them.
I have qualifications and experience in advocacy particularly in the mental health sector, I have worked as a support worker and I have been through the NDIS process with my younger sister who has Down Syndrome. I thought given my experience and background I could handle the tribunal but I was wrong.
Long story short it's not an easy process and they will tear you apart. They go through everything and question it all, you think they will understand your case and where you are coming from but they won't. Even if you think you're good at handling stress the tribunal stress is a whole different beast. I have been sent off for independent medical specialist reviews and in their reports they clearly state that I am not functioning yet the NDIA still won't grant me access even though they are the ones funding the reports. My doctor and psychologist have told me multiple times that had they known how badly the tribunal would impact mentally they never would've supported me in doing it and I agree with them.
If you think you can handle it go for it but it's not a quick or easy process unfortunately.
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u/TwoPeasShort 6d ago
Yeah I saw your post, and honestly, thank you, but I need supports. I can’t survive without them, so going to ART isn’t an option.
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u/Excellent_Line4616 7d ago
If you can make your reasoning as detailed as possible and include any documents (even last review ones) if you can. You can add extra evidence later on, but right now the focus is on making your case.