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

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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?

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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.

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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

Support budgets explained: NDIS Improved Daily Living Skills.

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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.

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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

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

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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

NDIS employment supports: All you need to know.

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Do you have an employment-related goal in your NDIS Plan? Are you at school and thinking about what’s next? Are you on the NDIS and working or doing volunteer work? NDIS employment supports may be able to help. If you’re on the NDIS and have a work-related goal, whether it’s to find a job, earn

Physiotherapy: When will the NDIS cover it?

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Physiotherapists can help you to be more active, move better and manage pain. They can also support participation in sports and recreation activities. Physiotherapists work with people of all ages and abilities and can assist with a range of different conditions, including brain injury, cerebral palsy, stroke recovery, physical disabilities and neurological disorders. Today, we’ll
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