About this resource
Reports about people should include their own voice. This template helps providers gather the participant's views on each goal, what has worked, what has not, what they want next and anything they want the reader to know, in their own words or with support.
Purpose
To make sure the participant's own perspective is included in reports about them.
Who it is for
Primary profession: NDIS providers and support coordinators. Also relevant for disability support workers, occupational therapists, speech pathologists.
Client or participant group: NDIS participants, with support from providers writing progress reports.
Practice setting: Preparing progress reports and plan reassessment information.
Suggested uses
- Preparing progress reports
- Plan reassessment preparation
- Review meetings
- Supporting self-advocacy
Instructions for practitioners
- Gather the participant's views before writing your report.
- Use their words where possible and note who supported them.
- Offer different ways to contribute, such as talking, pictures or video.
- Share the report with the participant before it is sent, where possible.
Instructions for clients or participants
- Say how your goals are going.
- Say what works and what does not.
- Say what you want next.
Accessibility considerations
Offer symbols, photos, video or a support person. Ask how the person wants to contribute.
Scope and limitations
A participant input template. It is not an official NDIS form.
Research basis
Easy Read standards and disability rights frameworks support people's right to accessible information; test Easy Read materials with the people who will use them. Human rights frameworks and research on the dignity of risk support people's right to make their own choices, including choices that involve some risk.
- Ibrahim, J. E., & Davis, M. (2013). Impediments to applying the ‘dignity of risk’ principle in residential aged care services. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 32(3), 188–193. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12014
- Inclusion Europe. (2009). Information for all: European standards for making information easy to read and understand. https://www.inclusion-europe.eu/easy-to-read-standards-guidelines/
- United Nations. (2006). Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/convention-rights-persons-disabilities
What is included
A 2-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced.
