A multidisciplinary team brings different professional skills to your supports. The starting point is what matters to you, rather than a checklist of appointments.
Choose the people you need
Depending on your goals, your team might include an occupational therapist, speech pathologist, physiotherapist, psychologist, behaviour support practitioner or support coordinator. You may also involve trusted supporters and providers outside Unify.
You do not need every discipline. Ask what each person would contribute, how their role differs from others and whether their service is available for your needs and location.
Connect your everyday goals
- For getting around: ask about movement, equipment and practical support.
- For communication: discuss ways to express choices and be understood.
- For daily routines: explore the skills, environment and assistance that would help.
These are discussion examples, not treatment recommendations. Assessment and your preferences should guide the plan.
Agree how your team works together
- Identify a contact person and the role of each provider.
- Ask what information will be shared, with whom and why.
- Agree on goals, review points and how you can raise concerns.
The NDIS Practice Standards put participants at the centre of support planning. Discuss your consent and communication needs; being in one team does not mean everyone automatically sees every record.
Read the provider’s privacy policy and ask about access to your information. OAIC guidance explains when health information may be collected or disclosed, including legal exceptions.
Check funding and costs separately
A combined team does not create automatic NDIS funding. Check each support against your plan and agree on session, report-writing and meeting charges before work starts.
Capacity building funding cannot be moved between support categories. Clinical healthcare and disability supports also have different responsibilities; ask which funding pathway applies.
Frequently asked questions
Do all my practitioners need to work for one provider?
No. Discuss how your chosen providers can communicate and work towards your goals, with appropriate information-sharing arrangements.
Does a multidisciplinary team guarantee better outcomes?
No. The approach should suit your needs. Ask how progress will be reviewed and what can change if a support is not helping.
Can team meetings or reports be charged?
Some agreed activities may have charges. Ask what work is proposed, which support item applies and whether your funding permits it; do not assume meetings are free or automatically claimable.
Explore your options
Browse Unify services or contact the team to discuss suitable options and current availability. Guidance checked 3 October 2026.
