How to Prepare for Your NDIS Plan Reassessment
A calm, practical guide to prepare for your NDIS plan reassessment: what to gather, what to say, and where to get help if you disagree.
A plan reassessment is the meeting where the NDIA decides what goes in your next plan and how much funding it holds. To prepare for your NDIS plan reassessment, the single most useful thing you can do is arrive with clear, current evidence of the support you need in daily life. This guide walks you through exactly what to gather, what to say, and what to do if you disagree with the outcome.
What a plan reassessment actually is
What is changing in 2026 and beyond, in plain terms
When will my reassessment happen?
Start here: the evidence that carries the most weight
Track how you actually use your supports now
Get your goals ready — in your own words
What to say in the reassessment meeting
Common pitfalls people wish they'd avoided
A real-life scenario
If your plan is cut or you disagree with it
What to do next
Frequently asked questions
Is a plan reassessment the same as a plan review?
Yes — the NDIA now mostly uses the term 'reassessment' for what many people still call a plan review. It's the process of creating your next plan, either because your current one is ending or because your circumstances have changed significantly.
Will my daily-living and personal-care supports be cut in the reforms?
The government has said critical daily-living and personal-care supports — like help with showering, dressing, eating and staying safe at home — are not part of the current participation funding reset. The reductions mainly affect social, civic and community participation budgets. Your actual…
What's the single most important thing to bring?
Recent, specific evidence of your functional support needs — ideally allied health reports dated within the last year, plus your own clear description of what your harder days look like. Under the reforms, evidence about your functional capacity carries a lot of weight.
Can I bring someone with me to the meeting?
Yes. You can bring a family member, carer, friend, a funded support coordinator, or an independent disability advocate. Having a second person helps you feel steadier and makes sure nothing important gets missed.
What if I disagree with the plan I'm given?
You can request an internal review by the NDIA, usually within three months of the decision, and if needed apply to the independent Administrative Review Tribunal. Extra appeals-advocacy and legal aid funding is available in 2026-27. Time limits are strict, so get advice quickly and confirm current…
Related guides
- NDIS Plan Cut: What to Do If Your Plan Is Cut or Changed
- How to Request an NDIS Plan Review (Change of Circumstances)
- How to Appeal an NDIS Decision: Internal Review and the ART
- Building Evidence to Support Your NDIS Plan
- Allied Health Reports for the NDIS: Getting Reports That Actually Help Your Plan
- NDIS Plan Reviews and Reassessments Explained