Quick Answer
Prepare for an NDIS plan review by reviewing your goals, documenting progress and changing needs, identifying what is working, and preparing questions about your current and future support requirements.
Preparing for an NDIS plan review is easier when participants have a clear picture of their goals, current supports, progress and changing needs. Preparation can help make discussions more focused.
Review your current goals
Before a plan review, look at the goals in your current plan and consider what has changed. Think about progress, barriers, new support requirements and areas where current services are no longer suitable.
Keep useful records
Depending on the support, useful information can include service records, participant feedback, progress notes, reports from relevant professionals and information about changes in daily functioning. Only provide information that is relevant and appropriate.
Identify what is working
Make a list of supports that are helping you participate in daily life, build skills, remain safe or work towards goals. Also identify gaps, such as unavailable services, changes in circumstances or increased support requirements.
Discuss changes with providers
Providers can help explain the supports they deliver and, where appropriate, provide relevant information about progress. Participants should understand what information will be shared and why.
Prepare questions
Write down questions about funding, support categories, home and living options, community participation, transport or other relevant areas. Current NDIS processes can change, so check official NDIS information close to the review.
Practical considerations
Start by reviewing the goals in your current plan and writing down what has changed since the plan was created. Consider new skills, remaining barriers, changes in living arrangements, changes in informal supports and any new disability-related requirements. This creates a useful summary for your review discussion.
Evidence should be relevant rather than excessive. Depending on the situation, this can include progress information from providers, reports from relevant professionals, participant observations and practical examples of how support affects daily life. Ask providers what information they can appropriately supply and what consent is required.
Think about what is working as well as what is not. A balanced summary can show which supports are helping and where there are gaps. If a service is no longer useful, explain why. If a new support is needed, describe the functional need and the goal it would help address.
Processes for NDIS planning and reviews can change. Check current official NDIS information and follow the instructions relevant to your plan. Support coordinators, providers and other authorised people may help you prepare, but decisions about your supports should remain centred on your individual needs and goals.
Conclusion
Participants in Perth can work with their support team and relevant NDIS contacts to prepare for plan discussions. Bless Ability can provide information about the supports it delivers and help participants understand their current service arrangements.
Learn about our Development of Daily Living and Life Skills serviceFrequently Asked Questions
How do I prepare for an NDIS plan review?
Prepare for an NDIS plan review by reviewing your goals, documenting progress and changing needs, identifying what is working, and preparing questions about your current and future support requirements.
How should I choose an NDIS provider?
Compare the provider’s relevant services, participant-centred approach, worker capability, communication, availability, costs and service agreement. Check registration where it is required for your funding or support.
Where can I find NDIS support in Perth?
Participants can use the NDIS Provider Finder for registered providers where appropriate, research provider websites, ask questions directly and meet potential providers before starting services.
This article is general information only and is based on public NDIS guidance. NDIS rules, terminology and provider requirements can change, so check the latest information at ndis.gov.au or speak with your support team.
