When to Review or Adjust Capacity Building Supports in Your NDIS Plan

Your NDIS plan is designed to support your goals and help you live as independently as possible. Over time, your needs, circumstances, and ambitions may change, and so should your supports. Knowing when to review or adjust your NDIS capacity building supports is key to making sure your plan continues to meet your personal goals.


What Are NDIS Capacity Building Supports?

NDIS capacity building supports are designed to help participants build skills, increase independence, and work towards long-term development. Unlike Core Supports, which cover everyday needs, NDIS capacity building funding is focused on areas such as:

  • Daily living skills

  • Employment and education

  • Social and community participation

  • Relationships and behaviour support

  • Health and well-being

Because these supports focus on growth and skill development, they may need adjusting more often as your abilities and life circumstances evolve.


Signs You May Need a Review

1. Life Changes or Milestones

Major life events such as starting school, transitioning to work, or moving into independent living can mean your current supports no longer fit. Adjusting your NDIS capacity building supports ensures you get the right help at the right stage of life.

2. Progress Towards Goals

If you’ve achieved a goal like learning to cook independently or gaining employment, you may want to update your plan to set new goals and realign your supports.

3. Health or Disability Changes

A change in your physical or mental health may require new therapy, more frequent support, or different strategies to maintain independence.

4. Support Not Meeting Needs

Sometimes, the strategies or providers in place don’t deliver the results you hoped for. A review allows you to adjust your approach and explore alternatives that better suit your needs.

5. Feedback from Support Team

Therapists, support coordinators, and carers often notice when existing supports need modification. Their input can guide you in requesting a review.


How to Request a Review

If you believe your NDIS capacity building supports need adjusting, you can:

  1. Speak with your Support Coordinator or Local Area Coordinator (LAC).

  2. Collect evidence from professionals such as occupational therapists, psychologists, or doctors.

  3. Request a plan reassessment (also known as a plan review) from the NDIA.

Being prepared with documentation and clear reasons helps increase the chance of securing the right adjustments.


Keeping Your Plan Flexible

The NDIS is designed to adapt with you. By regularly reviewing your NDIS capacity building budget and supports, you can ensure your plan keeps pace with your goals, growth, and life changes.


Key takeaway

Don’t wait until you’re struggling to ask for a review. Regularly checking whether your NDIS capacity building supports still align with your goals will help you get the most from your plan and continue building the skills you need for the future.

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