The two kinds of review
A scheduled review happens near the end of your plan period, when the NDIA contacts you to look at the next one. A plan reassessment (sometimes called an unscheduled review) can be requested earlier if your situation changes significantly. Knowing which one applies to you matters, because the evidence you bring is different for each.
Gathering the right evidence
A review is decided on paper, so the evidence you bring matters more than anything said in the meeting. We help you collect therapist reports, progress notes, incident records and a short statement of what has changed. The strongest reviews include specific evidence tied directly to the goals and supports you are asking for, not a folder of everything.
- Therapist and allied health reports
- A clear summary of progress and setbacks
- Evidence of what is not working in the current plan
- Specific quotes for any new supports
Writing goals that work
Vague goals lead to vague funding. We help you write goals that are specific enough to justify the supports you need, but flexible enough to let life happen. A good goal might be to build independence in daily routines, to take part in community life each week, or to maintain health and safety at home. We help you phrase them in a way the NDIA can fund.
What to expect on the day
Most reviews are now held by phone or video. We can sit with you on the call or prepare you beforehand so you know what to say and when. After the meeting, your new plan is usually available in the portal within days. If something in the new plan is wrong or missing, you can ask for a review of the decision, and we help with that too.