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Does the NDIS fund prosthetic limbs?

We are often asked questions about specific supports and whether they are funded through the NDIS. One specific support that we were asked about this week is prosthetic limbs, so we thought we’d outline some of the key information and share it with everyone. Prosthetic or artificial limbs are devices that aim to, in some

5 plan management myths busted.

Here at Leap in! HQ, we understand that grasping all the ins-and-outs of the NDIS can be confusing. The good news is you’re not alone and we’re here to help! Today we thought we would bust some of the common myths we hear about plan management and give you the facts. MYTH #1 You have

Registered and unregistered providers.

Here at the Leap in! HQ, we get asked a lot of questions about all sorts of things. Luckily we’re here to help and our crew have loads of experience in dealing with the challenges our members face and the questions that you might want to ask. This week, our members have been asking about

Getting Plan ready when you have epilepsy.

Here at the Leap in! HQ, we have members with a diverse range of disabilities and conditions and we often get asked questions on how the NDIS can help them specifically. Today, we thought we would investigate and share how the NDIS can help members with epilepsy (and parents and carers of children with epilepsy).

Getting ready for the NDIS when you have Down Syndrome.

Today, we thought we would investigate and share how the NDIS can help members with Down Syndrome (and parents and carers of children with Down Syndrome). Is Down Syndrome covered under the NDIS? If you or your child have been diagnosed with Down Syndrome, you may be eligible to receive assistance and support services under

Focus on travel: Boys’ camping escape.

Ben and David* have just returned from a 3-day boys' camping escape on Stradbroke Island along with six other adventurers. Before this trip, Ben had been camping only once, and found that due to his depression and anxiety he was nervous to try again. David is deaf and doesn’t really use sign language so found camping

Specialist Disability Accommodation.

A quick update from the team here at Leap in! HQ…. On 8 February, the NDIA announced changes to the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). Quickly, what is SDA? Specialist Disability Accommodation (or SDA) is a support that is available to eligible NDIS participants. It is a housing solution for people who require specialist accommodation solutions,

Bringing you information in the way you need it.

Did you know that here at Leap in! HQ, we offer information in a variety of formats? We understand that flexibility is key and that everyone has different needs when it comes to receiving and understanding information. That’s why we offer: Documents in Braille If this is something that would help you, call us on
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