NDIS

Step 1

Before you meet your planner, think about what you want and need.

• What support do you need to do your everyday activities?
• How would you like your life to be in a few years?
• How can the NDIS help you?

The NDIS funds reasonable and necessary supports to help you:

• Pursue your goals and aspirations
• Increase your independence
• Take part in employment or community activities

Your planner will consider other supports available to you. These include family, friends and community services, or more formal supports such as health and education services.

Step 2

A planner from the NDIS will arrange to meet at a time and place that is convenient for you.

At this meeting, you will have a conversation about your life, including the things you have noted in this workbook. If you want, you can bring someone with you to this meeting.

Together with you planner you will talk through your Participant Statement.

Step 3

Using the information gathered during your planning meeting, your planner will determine which supports will best meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. Your planner will then write up your plan of supports.

Step 4

Your planner will send you a copy of your plan for approval. They will also talk to you about how confident you feel in managing money and coordinating the supports in your personal plan. You can have as much or as little assistance as you want.

If you are happy that the supports will meet your needs and how they will be managed, you can approve your plan.

Step 5

Your planner will determine the most appropriate supports to help you achieve your goals and aspirations. You will be able to review your supports and decide if they are right for you. You and your planner will also agree on review dates for your plan.

We understand your circumstances may change. If that happens you can arrange to meet your planner so you can update your plan to meet your needs.