NDIS Plan Reassessment & Variation Changes 2026: OT Guide

With the NDIS changes that commenced on 27 August 2026, understanding the difference between a review of a decision, an unscheduled plan reassessment and a plan variation is more important than ever.

These pathways are not interchangeable; each has a different purpose, threshold and evidence requirement. For OTs, choosing the right pathway can make a significant difference for participants.

A big thank you to Verve OT for sharing such a helpful breakdown of these changes. We’ve turned the key information into a simple visual below to help OTs quickly identify which pathway may be appropriate.

Save it, share it with your team, and keep it handy when navigating NDIS plan changes.