The NDIA has announced a new way of assessing people’s needs for the NDIS. Instead of gathering stacks of medical reports, new applicants and participants being reassessed will have a structured interview with an NDIA assessor. The government says the change is designed to make the process simpler and more accessible.
For families already in the system, this kind of news can feel unsettling — especially if you’ve spent months pulling together reports to support your child’s plan, or if a reassessment is coming up.
What doesn’t change is the importance of having a clear, current picture of how your child or family member is actually functioning day to day — at home, at school, in the community. That real-world picture is something a therapist who knows your child well, across settings and over time, is best placed to describe.
If you’re preparing for any kind of NDIS review or reassessment, it’s worth talking with your allied health team about what functional information is most relevant to your situation.
General information only. Not personal advice. For guidance specific to your circumstances, speak with your NDIS planner, support coordinator, or allied health provider.
If your family has been through an NDIS reassessment recently — what was that process like for you?
