If your next NDIS planning meeting is coming up, make sure you’re properly prepared to get the most out of it! Getting your NDIS plan approved with adequate funding can be life-changing.
Planning meetings are your chance to tell the NDIA exactly what reasonable and necessary supports you need to achieve your goals and live an ordinary life. With some preparation on your end, you can develop a great NDIS plan.
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Know Your Goals Really think through what your big-picture goals are for community participation, independence, health/wellness. What does ordinary life look like to you? Detail goals around abilities you want to improve, activities you aim to do more of. Quantify them with target timeframes.
Log Your Supports
Come armed with records of what supports you’ve used over the previous year – and be specific. Outline the duration of supports like therapy appointments or support worker hours. Show evidence of quotes and invoices if possible.
Research Assistive Tech
Scan NDIS assistive technology lists to highlight devices that could increase your independence – tools for mobility, communication, household tasks. Provide expert evaluations if required.
Prepare Questions
Note down any questions you have around managing your funding, using portal tools, approving services. Ask for clarity if you are uncertain how assessments determine line items or budgets.
Bring Your Support Team
If comfortable, have key support people like health professionals, carers or service coordinators join to advocate and give additional evidence around your needs.
Stay Positive
Remember the planner is there to help you. Be open about your challenges but also focus the conversation on your capabilities and aspirations.
With the right NDIS plan, you can achieve so much more. Going into your planning meeting armed with a clear view of your goals and support needs is the first step. Reach out if you need any advice or assistance!
