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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

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

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

Sporting wheelies program helps JP achieve his health and social goals.

JP at a basketball court, surround by friends.

Brisbane’s Jean-Paul (JP) is kicking goals in health, movement and social connection thanks to the sport of Boccia. After being introduced to the sport by his social worker, JP joined the Sporting Wheelies Inclusive Sports program and hasn’t looked back. The Inclusive Sports program gives participants aged six and over the chance to try a

United in action: International Day of People with Disability.

Young man with disability and his support worker taking a selfie.

The 2023 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is almost here. IDPwD will be observed around the world on Saturday 3 December to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. Countries and communities recognise this day in their own way. In Australia, there are loads of ways to get involved –

The power of wayfinding for creating more inclusive spaces.

Young girl with disability standing outside with headphones and backpack on.

When you enter a location into Google or Apple Maps and follow directions to get there, you’re using wayfinding technology. It’s this same technology that has the potential to make indoor locations more accessible and much easier to navigate. We take a look at how this game-changing technology works and how it could open up a

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NDIS and autism: The support coordinator advantage.

Preparing for your NDIS plan meeting or plan reassessment.

NDIS support categories explained.

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