Monash SDS families,

Below is a link to an article regarding NDIS changes that may affect families preparing for post school life. The article covers topics such as new unscheduled plan reassessment criteria, plan renewals, timing considerations, and more.

NDIS changes impacting school leavers

Rules are being changed surrounding unscheduled plan reassessments, who can apply for plan reassessments, timelines for decision making, as well as changes to the forms that need to be filled out and how to submit them. The article below explains these changes in more depth.

New unscheduled plan reassessment rules

Information sessions

Below are some information sessions if you would like to attend. Please register using the link.

Changes to NDIS support budgets – an overview for community and participants

Topics may include:

Which support budgets will be impacted
What supports are not subject to the budget reductions
How the new plan variation process works
Where to access information, guidance and support

Date and time:

Register for the event: Changes to NDIS support budgets

Applying to the NDIS: Access and Eligibility

Topics may include:

An overview of the NDIS Eligibility criteria
Evidence you need
How the application process works
Who can help you apply

Date and time:

Tuesday 10 November 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Register for the event: Applying to the NDIS: Access and Eligibility

NDIS Working with providers

Topics may include:

How to find and choose NDIS providers that meet their needs
What a service agreement is and why it is important
Participants’ rights and responsibilities when working with providers
What to do if issues arise with a provider or supports

Date and time:

Wednesday 18 November 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Register for the event: NDIS Working with providers

Ways of managing your NDIS funding

Topics may include:

The 3 NDIS funding management options and how they can be combined within your plan.
Learn the responsibilities, flexibility, and support available with each option.
Understand how funding management is considered during your plan meeting.

Date and time:

Thursday 26 November 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Register for the event: Ways of managing your NDIS funding

If you have any questions or need any further explanations, please feel free to reach out.

Kind regards,

Michael Goodman

MSDS NDIS Navigator

Michael.goodman@education.vic.gov.au

9239 7400

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