Evidence for a Reassessment
What evidence helps at an NDIS reassessment: refreshing reports, showing what has worked, and documenting changing needs in a clear, organised way.
Evidence is how you help the NDIA understand your life. At reassessment, good evidence shows what your disability-related needs are, what has worked, and what has changed. This guide explains how to refresh your evidence, gather the right kinds of documents, and present them clearly, so your plan reflects the real picture of your needs.
What evidence is for
Refreshing your evidence
Showing what has worked
Documenting changing needs
Presenting it clearly
Frequently asked questions
What kind of evidence does a reassessment need?
Evidence that describes your functional needs and how your disability affects daily life, such as therapy reports, a functional capacity assessment, or letters from health professionals. Your own clear description of your needs counts too.
How recent should my evidence be?
As recent as reasonably possible. Older reports may not reflect your current situation, so it helps to refresh key documents before a reassessment. Recent, relevant evidence generally carries more weight than older material.
Does a diagnosis count as evidence?
A diagnosis is part of the picture, but evidence works best when it describes function, not just a diagnosis. What you can and cannot do day to day, and what support you need, is usually more useful than a label alone.
How do I show my needs have increased?
Show the difference between then and now. A current report set against what you could manage before tells a clear story, as does a letter explaining a change in your health or situation. See Reassessment When Your Needs Increase.
Do I need lots of documents?
No. A few current, relevant pieces that clearly describe your needs are more useful than a large folder of outdated ones. Quality and relevance matter more than volume.
Is my own account of my needs useful?
Yes. No report knows your daily life better than you do. A clear, honest description of what you need, in your own words, is a genuine and important part of your evidence.