07/06/2026
🌟 Getting Ready for Your NDIS Planning Meeting? 🌟
Your NDIS planning or reassessment meeting is your chance to explain how your disability impacts your daily life and what supports you need to achieve your goals. Preparation can make a big difference!
✅ Before the Meeting
Gather recent reports and evidence, such as:
• OT, psychology, speech pathology, physiotherapy, or specialist reports
• Functional assessments
• School, employment, or support provider reports
💡 Remember: NDIS funding is based on your functional impact, not just your diagnosis.
Think about your "good days" and "bad days":
• Personal care
• Mobility
• Communication
• Fatigue
• Mental health
• Safety concerns
• Support needed from family or carers
🎯 Be clear about your goals, such as:
• Greater independence
• Employment or study
• Community participation
• Building social connections
• Improving daily living skills
✅ During the Meeting
Be honest and specific.
Instead of saying:
❌ "I manage okay."
Try:
✅ "I can do this task, but I need reminders, support, supervision, or experience significant fatigue."
Discuss:
• What you can do independently
• What you need help with
• What you cannot do safely
Don't forget to mention support from family and friends, including how often they help and whether it's sustainable.
Talk about all areas of impact:
• Mobility
• Communication
• Social interaction
• Learning
• Self-care
• Self-management
❓ Ask questions:
• Is additional evidence needed?
• How will my goals be reflected in my plan?
• Are there supports that could help me achieve my goals?
✅ Bring Support If Needed
A support coordinator, advocate, family member, or trusted friend can help you remember key points, provide examples, take notes, and offer support during the meeting.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Downplaying your challenges
❌ Focusing only on diagnosis
❌ Forgetting to mention informal supports
❌ Using outdated reports
❌ Not explaining why current funding isn't meeting your needs
