NDIS Planning Process
NDIS Planning Process: A Comprehensive Overview
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) planning process is a crucial journey that empowers individuals with disabilities to outline their goals, identify necessary supports, and access the funding needed to achieve their aspirations. The process is structured into six key steps, ensuring a personalised approach to each participant’s unique needs and circumstances.
Accessing NDIS
The initial step involves determining eligibility for the NDIS. Individuals under 65 with a permanent and significant disability are eligible. The Access Request Form is submitted, followed by a planning meeting to assess eligibility and gather information about the participant's goals and support requirements.
Key Actions:
- Complete the Access Request Form
- Attend a planning meeting
- Provide information on disability and support needs
Key Actions:
- Complete the Access Request Form
- Attend a planning meeting
- Provide information on disability and support needs
Preparing for Planning
Before the planning meeting, participants are encouraged to gather relevant information about their current support networks, goals, aspirations, and specific needs. This step ensures a well-informed discussion during the planning meeting.
Key Actions:
- Identify current supports and services
- Define short-term and long-term goals
- Prepare any relevant documentation
Key Actions:
- Identify current supports and services
- Define short-term and long-term goals
- Prepare any relevant documentation
Planning Meeting
The planning meeting is a collaborative discussion between the participant and the Local Area Coordinator (LAC) or NDIS Planner. It focuses on understanding the individual's goals, aspirations, and support needs. Together, they develop a personalised plan that outlines the necessary funded support.
Key Actions:
- Discuss goals and aspirations
- Identify support needs
- Develop a personalised NDIS plan
Key Actions:
- Discuss goals and aspirations
- Identify support needs
- Develop a personalised NDIS plan
NDIS Plan Approval
After the planning meeting, the developed NDIS plan is submitted for approval. Once approved, the participant receives their official plan detailing the funded supports and allocated budgets across different support categories.
Key Actions:
- Submit the developed NDIS plan
- Await plan approval
- Receive the approved NDIS plan
Key Actions:
- Submit the developed NDIS plan
- Await plan approval
- Receive the approved NDIS plan
Implementing the Plan
With the approved plan, participants can begin implementing the funded supports outlined in the plan. This may involve engaging with service providers, accessing community resources, and initiating activities aligned with their goals.
Key Actions:
- Connect with service providers
- Access funded supports and services
- Begin working towards goals
Key Actions:
- Connect with service providers
- Access funded supports and services
- Begin working towards goals
Plan Review and Updates
The NDIS plan is not static; it evolves with the participant's changing needs and goals. Regular plan reviews are conducted, allowing for adjustments to be made ensuring that the plan remains relevant and supportive of the participant's evolving aspirations.
Key Actions:
- Participate in plan reviews
- Discuss changes in circumstances
- Update goals and support needs as necessary
Key Actions:
- Participate in plan reviews
- Discuss changes in circumstances
- Update goals and support needs as necessary
