Preparing for the First NDIS Planning Meeting

Course Overview

An informative and empowering webinar that looks beyond NDIS access and answers, how the heck do you prepare for a first Planning Meeting?

Why take this course?

Recently gained access to the NDIS? Great! But unfortunately, the process isn’t over yet. Preparing for your first NDIS Planning Meeting requires a whole bunch of time, organisation, evidence, and understanding of NDIS language and processes. 

This can be particularly confusing if it’s a first planning meeting – especially when the NDIA or LAC provider only provides generic information (‘read NDIS Booklet 2’ - anyone?) which doesn’t translate the NDIS in a meaningful or individualised way. 

Our solution? This 90 minute informative and interactive webinar will cover the main topic areas that require preparation, evidence, and consideration, when getting ready for a first Planning Meeting. Because when navigating the NDIS, knowledge is power. And the right knowledge will increase confidence and the ability to self-advocate, ultimately leading to better plan outcomes and a more empowered NDIS experience. And who wouldn’t want that?

What you'll gain

In this 1.5 hour webinar, we dive into the main topics to help prepare for a first NDIS planning meeting as well as answer any live Q&A from the audience.

• The difference between being assessed by an NDIA Planner and a Local Area Coordinator

• How to write NDIS goal and ‘about me’ statements

• Understanding NDIS funding criteria, and the supporting evidence you need

• NDIS funds management options

• How to weigh up the need for Support Coordination

• The role of the Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits and service provider quotes

• Supported decision making in planning

• Practical considerations, such as participant check-ins, plan lengths, plan changes, and reviewing NDIS decisions

• Participant rights, such as making a complaint, participant information, and the Participant Service Guarantee

Who's it for?

• Support Coordinators

• Allied Health Professionals

• NDIS participants and their informal supports

What's included?

• 90 min virtual webinar via Zoom including Q&A

• Downloadable copy of the slides for you to look back on

• Checklist to help prepare for a first NDIS planning meeting