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How to switch from agency or self management to plan management.

One of the important choices to make when it comes to your NDIS Plan is how your plan is managed. You let the NDIS know how you’d like your plan to be managed at your NDIS Plan or plan reassessment meeting, which takes place in person or over the phone. However, you can request this

Blind actor, Aria Mia Loberti, uses her success to shine a light on people with disability.

Aria Mia Loberti sitting with her guide dog, with a white background behind them.

Movies and TV are a big part of our culture. Everyone should get to see shows with characters they can relate to. But people with disability often don't get enough representation on TV, in movies or even in advertising. Today, we're excited to tell you about Aria Mia Loberti. She's a blind actor who plays

Rebecca turns childminding challenge into game-changing app.

Two adults wearing Kiddo t-shirts, playing at a table with two young children.

When mother of two Rebecca Dredge began using Facebook and traditional agencies to find babysitters for her kids, she knew there had to be a better way. Turning to technology, Rebecca founded Kiddo – a one of a kind inclusive care platform that connects parents to verified babysitters, nannies and NDIS support workers. Fast-forward four

What does choice and control mean in the NDIS?

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“Choice and control” is something you will often hear in relation to the NDIS. It’s commonly used when referring to supports, services and providers. But what does it mean? Choice and control means you have the power to make decisions over the things that affect you and your life. You can make choices that are

Support budgets explained: NDIS Improved Daily Living Skills.

Young person with disability cooking in the kitchen, assisted by a carer.

Do you have a goal to live more independently? Do you struggle with some of life’s essential tasks? Sometimes, it’s the small things that can make a big difference. Like getting support to learn how to do an everyday activity. That’s where the Improved Daily Living Skills NDIS support budget comes in – it can

Where to get hearing supports in Australia.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, there are several different ways to access essential services and supports. The two main programs that deliver hearing supports in Australia are the Hearing Services Program (HSP) and the NDIS. The supports provided depend on your age and eligibility for the relevant program. It’s a little bit

How key workers can shape positive outcomes for children.

A young boy with disability, writing in class with help from his teacher.

Here at Leap in! HQ we often hear from parents that managing multiple providers, therapies and appointments for their child can be stressful. But there is a way to manage supports and services for young children that’s less hectic for families and easier for the child. It’s called the key worker model and involves having

Getting help around the yard: What will the NDIS cover?

person with disability and support worker gardening for onions.

If you have disability and find that tasks like mowing the lawn or maintaining a tidy garden can be a challenge, you may be able to use your NDIS funding to help keep your yard clean and safe. The Leap in! Crew knows it can be tricky to determine exactly what the NDIS will cover

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Preparing for your NDIS plan meeting or plan reassessment.

NDIS support categories explained.

Autistic musician Sheldon Riley, shares how an autism diagnosis helped him find his voice.

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