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NDIS Planning: How to Prepare for Your NDIS Plan Meeting

Getting NDIS funding starts with good planning. Whether it’s your first plan or a review, proper NDIS Planning ensures you receive the support you need to live independently and achieve your goals.

At Desire Health, we help participants and families understand and prepare for their NDIS planning meeting—step by step.

📞 Call us today at 0412-110-008 or visit 🌐 https://desirehealth.com.au to speak with our NDIS team.

What is NDIS Planning?

NDIS Planning is the process where you meet with an NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator (LAC) to create or review your plan.

During this meeting, you’ll talk about:

  • Your current situation

  • Your goals

  • What supports and services you need

  • How you want to manage your plan

The result is your NDIS Plan—a personal roadmap that includes your funded supports and goals.

Why is Good Planning Important?

Without a well-prepared plan, you might miss out on crucial support.

Effective NDIS planning helps you:

  • Get the right level of funding

  • Access services that match your needs

  • Set clear, achievable life goals

  • Avoid delays or underfunding

It’s your chance to speak up, advocate, and make sure your voice is heard.

How to Prepare for Your NDIS Planning Meeting

Preparation is key. Here are our expert tips for getting ready:

✅ 1. Think About Your Daily Life

Ask yourself:

  • What are your biggest challenges?

  • What do you need help with—now and in the future?

Make a list of supports you already receive and those you need.

✅ 2. Define Your Goals

The NDIS is goals-based—funding is linked to what you want to achieve.

Example goals could include:

  • “I want to learn to cook and live independently.”

  • “I want to join a local community group.”

  • “I want to return to work or study.”

Be clear and specific.

✅ 3. Gather Supporting Documents

Bring reports or letters from:

  • Doctors and therapists

  • Support coordinators

  • Current service providers

This helps justify the supports you’re asking for.

✅ 4. Know What Supports You Can Access

You may be eligible for:

  • Core Supports (e.g. Daily Tasks, Household Tasks)

  • Capacity Building (e.g. Development – Life Skills, Participate Community)

  • Capital Supports (e.g. Assistive technology, home modifications)

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✅ 5. Decide How You Want to Manage Your Plan

You can manage your plan in 3 ways:

  • NDIA-managed: NDIS pays providers directly

  • Plan-managed: A third party handles your funds

  • Self-managed: You control the budget and invoices

Talk to your planner about what works best for you.

After Your NDIS Planning Meeting

Once your plan is approved:

  • You’ll receive it by email or post

  • You can start booking services right away

  • You may be connected to a Support Coordinator or LAC

At Desire Health, we can help you put your plan into action with our range of disability supports.

Why Choose Desire Health?

When it comes to NDIS, we’re here to guide you—not just with services, but with planning too.

Here’s how we help:

  • 📝 Pre-planning support sessions

  • 📋 Assistance understanding your goals and needs

  • 🤝 Ongoing support throughout your NDIS journey

  • 🌏 Culturally respectful and inclusive care

  • 🧠 Help with plan reviews and appeals if needed

Whether it’s your first plan or a review, you don’t have to go it alone.

Start Your NDIS Journey with Confidence

Need help with NDIS Planning?

📞 Call Desire Health at 0412-110-008
🌐 Or visit https://desirehealth.com.au to book a free consultation.

Let’s make sure your NDIS plan works for you—not the other way around.

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