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.
One step
Letters and meeting notes.
Your words
Kept in ordinary language.
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
- Answer for a typical hard day.
- Include prompting and supervision.
- Be specific about time and frequency.
- Link each need to a goal.
- 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