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NDIS updates8 July 20265 min read

NDIS new way of planning: what participants should know

The NDIS is gradually changing how planning works. The most important thing for participants and families is to stay informed, keep good records and ask questions early if something is unclear.

What is changing

The NDIA says it is moving toward a new way of planning that is intended to be fairer, clearer and more consistent for participants.

Support needs assessments are planned from April 2027. The NDIA describes these as a consistent information-gathering step to help create fairer budgets in NDIS plans.

Why this matters for families

Families and carers often hold the everyday context that helps a support plan make sense. Notes about routines, safety, communication, skills and support needs can help providers understand what is working and what needs to change.

Participants should continue using their current plan as approved. If a change affects your plan or planning conversation, ask your planner, local area coordinator or my NDIS contact to explain what it means for your situation.

What you can do now

Keep a simple folder with reports, goals, incident notes, therapy recommendations, school or work updates and examples of support needs across the week.

Before planning meetings, write down what support looks like on a good day and a hard day. This helps make needs visible without relying only on memory during a stressful appointment.