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NDIS planning meeting: questions to expect and how to answer

Knowing the questions in advance turns an intimidating conversation into one you can prepare for.

  • A planning conversation

    One step

    Letters and meeting notes.

  • Finding the words

    Your words

    Kept in ordinary language.

  • Evidence folder

    Take it with you

    A brief you can print.

General information only. Not the NDIA, not a diagnosis, and not a funding decision. Rules change — check ndis.gov.au before you act.

Questions by area

  • Daily living and self-care
  • Mobility, including worse days
  • Communication
  • Social and community
  • Learning and managing life
  • Current supports and goals

How to answer well

  1. Answer for a typical hard day.
  2. Include prompting and supervision.
  3. Be specific about time and frequency.
  4. Link each need to a goal.
  5. Bring notes. Pause if you need to.

What to bring

  • A support person
  • Hard-day notes
  • A carer statement
  • Recent reports
  • A short list of goals

Prepare with the Reassessment Prep Pack →

Common questions

Can I bring someone?

Yes. A family member, carer, nominee, advocate, or support worker.

How should I answer?

Honestly and specifically, for a typical hard day.

Related: How to prepare · I-CAN v6 · Carer statement