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NDIS Core supports budget: A closer look.

If you have an NDIS Plan, chances are you have funds included in the Core supports budget. But how do Core supports work and what can those funds be used for? Knowing the types of things you can buy, where there is flexibility and any limitations for each budget makes it easier to ensure your

Shift 20 Initiative to create more inclusive media by engaging people with disability.

Six people with disability standing in a triangle formation with a white background.

When you turn on the radio, open a magazine or scroll through social media you are sure to see or hear an ad. Advertising is everywhere, but the campaigns often don’t accurately reflect the diversity we see in our communities. Only 1% of ads in Australia feature people with disability, despite nearly 20% of Australians having visible or

Will it cost me anything to work with a plan manager?

Here at Leap in! HQ, we are sometimes asked if plan management fees come out of your allocated NDIS budget. Good news! The answer to this question is no. Having a plan manager costs you nothing extra and there are no out of pocket expenses to you. You will not have money taken from your NDIS

Goal setting for teenagers and young adults.

Young person with disability, on balcony outside, with parent showing them a phone.

The teenage years are a time of significant change in a young person’s life. Many transitions take place during these years so it’s helpful to consider how goal setting can support this exciting and sometimes daunting time. When it comes to goal setting for teenagers and young adults, the focus shifts towards preparing for adulthood,

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

What’s the difference between emotional support animals and assistance animals?

Teacher holding a therapy dog surround by children sitting on the ground.

Furry friends like dogs and cats can be unsung heroes, offering companionship, support, and practical help that can improve independence and quality of life for people with disability. Fur babies, paw pals, comfort canines, purr partners, whatever you like to call them sure are popular. The RSPCA reports that 69% of Australian households include at

Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM on goals: From little things, big things grow.

Dr Dinesh and the leap in! crew, smiling in a group hug.

Leap in! Brand Ambassador Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM was Queensland's first quadriplegic medical intern and the second person with quadriplegia to graduate medical school in Australia. So it’s fair to say he knows a thing or two about setting (and smashing) goals. Now an emergency doctor and a passionate disability advocate dedicating his professional life

Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?

Two young girls with disability, dancing in a room.

It’s that time of year again when New Year’s resolutions are a hot topic of discussion. Here’s a quick history lesson and a guide to setting and keeping your New Year’s resolutions for 2024. The history of New Year’s resolutions. The tradition of making New Year's resolutions dates back thousands of years. In ancient

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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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