Unravelling Your NDIS Plan With Care Assure: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding what’s in your NDIS plan

May 17, 2025

|By Careassure

|5 min read

What is the NDIS plan?
The steps needed to make an NDIS plan
Conclusion

Knowing what's in your NDIS plan is the first step towards making the most of your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding. By familiarising yourself with your plan, you can make informed decisions about your disability support needs. Take the time to review your plan regularly, as it may change as your circumstances evolve. The knowledge will empower you to take control of your disability journey and get the most out of your funding. This blog outlines the key components of your NDIS plan, including your goals, supports, and services.

What is the NDIS plan?

Your NDIS plan is how you join the NDIS. It lists the reasonable and necessary supports to help you meet your current needs and reach your short and long-term goals. You can control and choose how to use the money from your first plan, so getting ready for your planning talk is important

Who can help you to start your NDIS plan?

Depending on your situation and support needs, you will receive help to start your NDIS plan with one of the coordinators below. You may have already been in contact with these Partners in the Community at your original planning meeting.

Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) Coordinator
For families and carers of children aged 0-6 years.
Local Area Coordinator (LAC)
For NDIS participants aged seven and over.
ECEI Coordinators and LACs come from organisations in your local community and work with the NDIA to deliver the NDIS.
If ECEI Coordinators or LACs are unavailable in your area, the NDIA will help you connect to the NDIS and services or support the community.

The steps needed to make an NDIS plan

When planning your NDIS plan, here are steps to follow to make your first plan.

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1. Plan Setup

When your eligibility for the NDIS is confirmed, the NDIS will call you and set up a planning meeting between you (or someone you choose) and a National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) representative. That will be a LAC (3rd level coordinator) for most people.

2. Preparing Your Plan Meeting and What to Expect

Planning meetings usually last between one and two hours, and the agent will try to get enough information from you to make your first plan.

3. Talking About Your Plans and Setting Goals

Your first plan is based on your goals, and the money for your support needs to be linked to the results you list in your plan. Now is the time to think about what you want out of life and see if any gaps or problems stop you from getting there.

4. Meeting to Talk About Plans

Before the meeting to discuss plans, make sure you have thought about your present needs, future wants and goals. Photos are a good way to show the agent your way of life. Have your paperwork ready, like medical reports, school records, work documents, quotes for support and services, and so on. Also, have someone with you during the talk to help you. Someone like a family member, friend, or a trusted NDIS provider can help you remember things you might have forgotten.

5. Making Your First Plan

After the planning meeting, your NDIA representative or LAC will write up a plan that needs to be accepted. Once everyone agrees, you will work with someone to carry out the plan and make it happen. They can help you meet with the community and mainstream or fund support. A Local Area Coordinator, a Plan Support Coordinator, or someone else could do this.

Conclusion

Finally, understanding what is in your plan can help you all through your NDIS journey. It will inform you on why you needed the support in the first plan and what your long term goals have always been. Also, ensure your plan really contains the right information about you, as this will help NDIS in their decision making. It will also help you access necessary services and advocate for your rights.

Do you need a registered NDIS provider in South Australia to help you with your plan? Is the whole process overwhelming for you? Be calm as we have come up with a solution for you. Care Assure is the solution to all your NDIS needs. We can help you with your NDIS plan and ensure you get the right support. Do not go through the process alone. Let our experts guide you all the way.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

: The NDIS operates on a 'self-managed' or 'plan-managed' basis:
Self-managed: The participant manages the funds for their support independently.
Plan-managed: An independent plan manager assists with budgeting, coordinating services, and resolving funding issues.
NDIS funding is based on an individual's assessed needs, goals, and preferences. The participant collaborates with an NDIS planner to develop a plan outlining their entitled support.