About this resource
People should understand records of meetings about them. This template records who came, what we talked about, what was decided, who will do what and when, and the next meeting, in plain language with space for symbols.
Purpose
To give participants clear, accessible records of meetings about them.
Who it is for
Primary profession: NDIS providers and support coordinators. Also relevant for disability support workers, social workers.
Client or participant group: Providers and support coordinators meeting with participants.
Practice setting: Planning, review and team meetings.
Suggested uses
- Planning meetings
- Reviews
- Team meetings with participants
- Family meetings
Instructions for practitioners
- Write in plain language.
- Check the notes with the participant.
- Give a copy in their preferred format.
- Follow up actions.
Accessibility considerations
Add symbols and photos. Offer Easy Read.
Scope and limitations
A meeting notes template.
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.
