About this resource
Preparing early makes reassessment less stressful. This timeline maps tasks from about three months before the reassessment date, such as reviewing goals with the participant, requesting reports, gathering family input and preparing the participant's statement.
Purpose
To spread preparation over time so nothing is rushed.
Who it is for
Primary profession: NDIS providers and support coordinators. Also relevant for social workers.
Client or participant group: Support coordinators and participants preparing for plan reassessment.
Practice setting: Support coordination.
Suggested uses
- Plan reassessment preparation
- Caseload planning
- Training new support coordinators
- Participant meetings
Instructions for practitioners
- Check the plan reassessment date early.
- Start with the participant's goals and views.
- Request reports with clear timeframes.
- Check current NDIS processes.
Accessibility considerations
Offer an Easy Read version for participants.
Scope and limitations
A planning tool. It is not an official NDIS document.
Research basis
This resource is designed to align with the NDIS Practice Standards and Code of Conduct; using it does not by itself demonstrate compliance. Person-centred planning shows positive but limited evidence of improving community participation and everyday choice for people with intellectual disability.
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. NDIS Code of Conduct. https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/rules-and-standards/ndis-code-conduct
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/rules-and-standards/ndis-practice-standards
- Ratti, V., Hassiotis, A., Crabtree, J., Deb, S., Gallagher, P., & Unwin, G. (2016). The effectiveness of person-centred planning for people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 57, 63–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2016.06.015
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.
