{"id":4814,"date":"2025-11-20T09:18:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T22:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/?p=4814"},"modified":"2025-11-20T09:18:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T22:18:51","slug":"ndis-assessments-are-changing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/ndis-assessments-are-changing\/","title":{"rendered":"NDIS assessments are changing\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"block--custom-layout block_bb79dac39a71b1fcdb08e8a0a64a2418 custom-wysiwyg blog-wysiwyg\" >\r\n        \r\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Big changes\u00a0are coming to the way\u00a0people with\u00a0NDIS\u00a0plans\u00a0have their support needs assessed. From mid-2026, people aged 16 and over will experience\u00a0a new approach\u00a0to planning that focuses on conversation rather than paperwork.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s\u00a0changing?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the moment,\u00a0if you want to access\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/ndis\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NDIS<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you\u00a0often need to gather reports and evidence from doctors or allied health professionals to have\u00a0your\u00a0funding needs assessed. Under the new system,\u00a0you\u00a0will take part in a structured\u00a0\u201cneeds assessment\u201d\u00a0interview with a trained assessor from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the interview,\u00a0you\u00a0will discuss 12 key areas of daily life, including mobility, communication,\u00a0self\u00a0care, domestic tasks, relationships and more. This\u00a0will\u00a0help assessors understand the level and type of support\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0right for you.\u00a0If you\u00a0have\u00a0complex\u00a0support\u00a0needs,\u00a0there\u00a0may be\u00a0additional\u00a0assessments to\u00a0ensure all aspects of\u00a0what you need\u00a0are considered.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When will it happen?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">These changes will take effect from mid-2026, coinciding with plan reviews for\u00a0people\u00a0aged 16 and older.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do you need to do anything?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">For now,\u00a0no.\u00a0If you currently receive support from Melba, we\u00a0will keep\u00a0you\u00a0informed as more details\u00a0emerge, ensuring\u00a0you\u00a0have\u00a0clear guidance and support throughout the transition.\u00a0If you would like to talk to Melba about your support needs,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0just a phone call\u00a0or an email\u00a0away.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What does this mean for you?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The aim of the new process is to make planning simpler,\u00a0fairer\u00a0and more accessible. By reducing the need for extensive paperwork,\u00a0you\u00a0can focus on conversations about\u00a0what you want and need\u00a0and the supports that will help\u00a0you\u00a0live life\u00a0your way.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We know everyone likes to share information differently and this change may not suit everyone, if you have questions or\u00a0concerns\u00a0we encourage you\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndis.gov.au\/understanding\/what-ndis\/whos-delivering-ndis\/national-disability-insurance-agency\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contact the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">NDIA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0directly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Need help with your NDIS plan?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have questions about your plan, want help preparing for your assessment, or are exploring new supports,\u00a0our\u00a0team is here to help.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/get-support\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Complete this form<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0we\u2019ll\u00a0be in touch shortly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big changes\u00a0are coming to the way\u00a0people with\u00a0NDIS\u00a0plans\u00a0have their support needs assessed. 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