NDIS Plan Review Support | Love and Hope with No Steps

Written by Ibrahim Sesay on September 12, 2025.

Introduction

An NDIS plan review is a crucial opportunity to ensure your funding and supports continue to align with your life and goals. However, the process—with its paperwork, evidence requirements, and meetings—can feel daunting. The most important thing to know is that you are not expected to navigate it alone. This guide will walk you through the different types of assistance available, providing a clear action plan to help you approach your next review with confidence and clarity.

Why Your NDIS Plan Review is So Important

Think of your plan review not as a test, but as a strategic check-in. It’s your chance to:

Reflect on Progress: What have you achieved with your current supports?
Adjust to Change: Have your needs, living situation, or aspirations changed?
Solve Problems: Are there unmet needs or supports that aren’t working effectively?
Plan for the Future: What new goals do you want to pursue in the coming year?

Getting the right assistance ensures your review accurately captures your situation, leading to a plan that truly works for you.

How to Get Assistance with Your NDIS Plan Review: Your Support Team

Building a support team is key to a successful review. Here are the key people and services that can help.

1. Support Coordination (A Dedicated Expert)

If you have Support Coordination included in your plan, this is its primary purpose. Your Support Coordinator is your project manager for the review.

Their Role: They help you gather necessary reports from therapists and providers, prepare for the meeting, articulate your needs clearly, and ensure all documentation is submitted correctly.
How to Access: Check your plan for this funding category.

2. Your Trusted Providers (The Evidence Gatherers)

Your current therapists and support providers are essential allies. They hold the objective data on your progress.

Their Role: They can provide detailed reports (e.g., progress notes, functional assessments, letters of recommendation) that demonstrate the impact of your supports and justify ongoing or changed needs.
Action Step: Proactively request these reports from your Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Support Workers, etc., several weeks before your review.

3. Independent Advocacy Services (Your Voice Amplifier)

If you feel your voice isn’t being heard, independent advocacy organisations are available.

Their Role: Advocates ensure you understand your rights, can help you prepare your points, and may attend meetings with you to provide support and ensure you can participate fully.
How to Access: Search for “disability advocacy” in your state or territory. These services are typically free and independent of the NDIS.

4. Your Personal Network (Your Emotional & Practical Support)

Never underestimate the power of a trusted friend, family member, or carer.

Their Role: They know your daily life intimately. They can help you remember key points during the meeting, provide emotional support, and offer a second perspective on what’s working and what isn’t.
Important Note: You have the right to bring any support person you choose to your plan review meeting.

Your Pre-Review Checklist: Be Prepared, Not Scared

Being prepared is the best way to reduce stress. Here’s what you can do in the weeks leading up to your review:

✅ Keep a Simple Journal: For a few weeks, note down your daily challenges and successes. How do your current supports help? Where are there gaps? This real-life evidence is powerful.
✅ Gather Professional Evidence: Collect recent reports and letters from your GP, specialists, and allied health professionals. These documents provide the clinical justification for your requests.
✅ Review and Refresh Your Goals: Are your current NDIS goals still relevant? Write down any new goals you have. Goals should be specific, meaningful, and achievable with the right supports.
✅ Be Honest About Challenges: Clearly identify what isn’t working in your current plan. The NDIA needs to understand the problem to approve a solution.
✅ Know What to Ask For: Connect your challenges to specific requests. Instead of “I need more support,” try “I require an additional 2 hours of support worker time per week to access the community and work on my social goals.”

How Love and Hope with No Steps Can Assist with Your Plan Review

At Love and Hope with No Steps, we are dedicated to ensuring you feel empowered and prepared for your plan review. As a registered NDIS provider, we offer concrete support to make the process seamless:

Expert Support Coordination: Our dedicated coordinators will work alongside you to manage the entire process, from evidence gathering to meeting preparation.
Detailed Provider Reports: We provide comprehensive reports that clearly outline your progress, the value of your current supports, and our recommendations for the future.
Collaborative Goal-Setting Sessions: We help you articulate your aspirations into clear, actionable goals that form the foundation of your new plan.
Guidance and Rehearsal: We ensure you walk into your review feeling confident, prepared, and clear about what you want to achieve.

You don’t have to face your plan review alone. Let our team provide the support you need to secure the right plan.

📞 Call us on 0432 690 241 for a friendly, no-obligation chat.
✉️ Email us at [email protected] to start the conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I get help with my NDIS plan review?
A: Absolutely. You can get assistance from a Support Coordinator (if funded in your plan), your current providers, independent advocacy services, and your personal network of family and carers.

Q: What is the most important thing to do before a plan review?
A: Preparation is key. This includes gathering recent reports from your health professionals, keeping a journal of your support needs, and clearly defining your goals for the future.

Q: Does Love and Hope with No Steps help with plan reviews?
A: Yes, we do. We offer comprehensive support, including Support Coordination, professional provider reports, and goal-setting assistance, to ensure you are fully prepared and confident for your NDIS plan review.