You decide what you do, what you need and who supports you to do it. Think about what you want before you start the process and come equipped with details. Come with information about your goals and aspirations as well as your day to day needs and supports. Think hard about what works well with the supports you currently receive. Talk these ideas through with your family, friends and anyone else who is important to you.

Your planner will talk with you about everything from your strengths, abilities and opportunities for development to your support needs for daily living and participation in the community. The key here is to make sure you get those ‘reasonable and necessary’ supports you need to make progress towards the goals in your plan.