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Home modifications are custom changes made to a home to make it easier and safer for you to access and use. NDIS home modifications can cover small or significant changes to the structure, layout or fittings of your home to meet your individual disability needs. It’s a complicated area and there’s a lot to consider,

We are often asked questions about specific supports and whether they’re funded through the NDIS. One that raises a lot of questions is vehicle modifications, so we thought we’d outline some of the key information, what the NDIS may fund and what it doesn't. It’s important to have a good understanding of this information before

Here at Leap in! HQ, we hear all about people’s NDIS journeys. And often, people who have been with the NDIS for a while look back and say “I wish I’d known that before!”. When something is new, it can be daunting and confusing but the right information is always available if you know where

It’s a fact of life that things change. And changes to your personal circumstances can affect your NDIS Plan and the supports you need. Perhaps you have moved house or the level of care your family can help you with is no longer the same. Today, we explore the types of changes you need to

Whether you’ve been with the NDIS for a while or are just getting started, chances are that you’ve come across the term ‘reasonable and necessary'. It’s often used when discussing whether the NDIS would fund a certain support or service. It’s also one of the most challenging NDIS concepts to get your head around. But

Here at Leap in! we work with thousands of Australians with disabilities in every state and territory.  Our Members have been asking about the relationship between community and government family support services and the NDIS. Today, we’re taking a look at the difference between the services and how they might be of benefit to you.

Here at Leap in! HQ, we often get asked questions about help and assistance with jobs around the house and garden. The two questions we hear the most are: Does the NDIS cover home cleaning, maintenance and gardening? How do I find the right supports to help with home cleaning, maintenance and gardening? Today we’ll

Friends, family members, teachers and members of the community can often play an important role in supporting people with a disability. These “informal supports” are considered by the NDIS as essential support networks that complement more formal, paid supports. But what exactly are informal supports and why are they important when it comes to the