Help with NDIS access, plans and appeals.
If you've been refused access to the NDIS, or your plan doesn't meet your needs, we help you understand why, gather the right evidence, and challenge the decision.
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Meet online, or in person at our office (by prior appointment). We usually reply within one business day.
NDIS Law at Asher Freeman Lawyers
Asher Freeman Lawyers is a law firm in Chadstone, Victoria that helps NDIS participants, families and carers with NDIS access requests, plan reviews, internal reviews and appeals to the Administrative Review Tribunal. We act for clients across Victoria, online or in person at our Chadstone office (by prior appointment), and quote fixed fees wherever possible.
Our ndis law services
Access requests
Guidance on the eligibility criteria and the evidence you need.
Internal reviews
Asking the NDIA to review a decision you disagree with.
Plan reviews and changes
Getting your plan changed when it doesn't meet your needs or your circumstances change.
Administrative Review Tribunal
Representation in external reviews of NDIS decisions.
Gathering evidence
Working with your treating professionals to provide strong supporting reports.
Negotiation with the NDIA
Case conferences and negotiation to resolve matters early.
Advice for providers
Service agreements and compliance for NDIS providers.
Families and carers
Support for parents, carers and nominees acting for participants.
How NDIS reviews work
Start with an internal review
If you disagree with an NDIA decision, you can usually ask for an internal review. There is a time limit, generally three months from receiving the decision.
Then the Administrative Review Tribunal
If you're still unhappy, you can apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), which replaced the AAT in October 2024.
Evidence is everything
Most decisions turn on the evidence. Detailed reports that link your disability to the supports you need make a real difference.
Three simple steps
Meet with us online, or in person at our Chadstone office (by prior appointment).
Tell us about the decision
Send us the NDIA decision and your plan or application.
We assess your case
We explain your options, time limits and the evidence you need.
We act for you
We prepare your review and represent you with the NDIA or at the ART.
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NDIS Law: frequently asked questions
My NDIS access request was refused. What can I do?
You can ask for an internal review of the decision, and if that's unsuccessful, apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal. Strong supporting evidence is usually the key.
Is there a time limit to challenge an NDIS decision?
Yes. You generally have three months from receiving a decision to request an internal review. Get advice early so you don't miss the deadline.
What happened to the AAT?
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal was replaced by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) in October 2024. NDIS appeals are now heard by the ART.
Can you help me get my plan changed?
Yes. We can help you request a plan variation or reassessment and gather evidence to support the supports you need.
Last reviewed October 2026. This page provides general information only and is not legal advice. Contact us for advice about your situation.
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