Physiotherapy: When will the NDIS cover it?

Two people with disability lifting weights in a gym with a trainer assisting them.
Physiotherapists can help you to be more active, move better and manage pain. They can also support participation in sports and recreation activities. Physiotherapists work with people of all ages and abilities and can assist with a range of different conditions, including brain injury, cerebral palsy, stroke recovery, physical disabilities and neurological disorders. Today, we’ll

What is a combination managed NDIS Plan and how can it work for you?

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The NDIS is designed to give you choice and control over your supports and how they are managed. Today, we take a look at the benefits of using a combination of self management and plan management for your NDIS Plan. We call it a combination managed plan and it can offer more options and greater flexibility.

Are you prepared for your NDIS plan meeting or plan reassessment?

Here at Leap in! HQ, we are always working on how we can help you prepare for your NDIS plan meeting or plan reassessment. We often hear from members that they’re nervous about their NDIS plan meetings. Being prepared and knowing what to expect is a great way to overcome those nerves. Get plan ready

Ask a plan manager: Autism and the NDIS.

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Here at Leap in! we’re often asked questions about autism and the NDIS, the Early Childhood Approach, NDIS Plans and the types of supports the NDIS may fund for autistic children. With years of frontline experience at Leap in! HQ, Tabitha is the perfect person to answer some of your most frequently asked questions. A

Staying safe online series: Keeping your information safe.

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Technology has become a big part of people’s everyday lives. There are so many different tools we can use to keep in touch with family and friends, find information and stay organised. Here at Leap in! we want to help everyone stay safe and secure when using technology. When you use your mobile phone or computer to access your email, applications

2022-23 Annual Pricing Review: All you need to know.

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On 16 June 2023, the NDIA released the 2022-2023 Annual Pricing Review (APR) to ensure that appropriate pricing is in place for NDIS participants. The NDIA reviews the Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (previously called Price Guide) each year to make sure that support services are priced to meet changes to the economy, labour costs

Will the NDIS fund an assistance animal?

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More than just furry friends, assistance animals can support people with disability to live safely, become more independent and complete everyday tasks. Today we take a look at what the NDIS considers when funding assistance animals and the evidence required to support a funding application.    What is an assistance animal? The NDIS describes an

NDIS vs mainstream supports.

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Here at Leap in! HQ, we’re asked a lot of questions about what the NDIS does and doesn’t cover in a range of common scenarios. Some supports are provided by organisations other than the NDIS. These are referred to as mainstream and community supports. As part of our Leap in! Presents series we presented an NDIS vs