11/12/2025
Changes to NDIS Planning
The NDIS is changing the way plans are made. The new system will start for some people from mid-2026 and will be rolled out slowly.
The new rules will:
• focus on the support you need
• use a person-centred, strengths-based approach
• make budgets fairer and more consistent
• mean fewer expensive reports
• create simpler and more flexible plans
You will meet with a trained assessor to do a “support needs assessment” and who will talk with you about:
• your daily life
• what you can do
• what support you need because of your disability
You can bring family, a carer or a support person to the meeting.
The assessor will write a report.
NDIS staff will use this report to build your new plan and budget.
The NDIS will use a tool called I-CAN v6 to understand people’s support needs.
Some people with more complex needs may be asked for extra reports from their health professionals.
Your plan’s budget may include:
• Stated supports – money that must be used for a specific support
• Flexible budget – money you can use more freely on NDIS supports
Plans will also last longer, so you won’t need as many reviews.
The NDIS is still working on the final rules, but the aim is to make planning clearer, fairer and easier.
If you need help understanding the changes, Sky’s The Limit Disability Services is here to support you 💙