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14 April 2021

Disability and employment: What you need to know.

Here at Leap in! HQ, we know that many NDIS participants include getting a job as one of their NDIS goals. More employers are striving to create inclusive and accessible workplaces but there is still a way to go. As a co-founder of the Brisbane...

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09 April 2021

The latest inclusive products you’ll want to know about.

Here at Leap in! HQ we keep a close eye on the latest developments when it comes to accessibility and love seeing some of the incredible innovations entering the market. Today, we’re sharing some of the latest and creative inclusive products...

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A man in a wheelchair is being pushed through a field by a lady and she is pointing something out to him that is in the distance.

06 April 2021

Busting myths about the Disability Support Pension.

The Disability Support Pension (DSP) provides financial support from the government if you have a permanent physical, intellectual or psychiatric condition that stops you from working. There’s often confusion about the Disability Support Pension, ...

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Karni Lidell is on stage in her wheelchair in a coral toned dress presenting to a room of mama's sitting at round dining tables with white tablecloths in The Calile Hotel ballroom.

02 April 2021

Karni Liddell on the power of “yes” at Source Mama Gathering

The first ever Source Mama Gathering held in Brisbane last week was a wonderful evening with with fabulous guest speaker Karni Liddell, a former world record holder, Paralympic swimmer, speaker, TV presenter and 'Mama'. Held at the Calile Hotel...

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A boy in a wheelchair is playing basketball with 2 friends and it about to pass the ball to a person that is only half in the frame.

01 April 2021

Will the NDIS fund sporting equipment or membership fees?

Whether you enjoy live music concerts, want to play sports or are thinking of learning to paint - hobbies and interests are an opportunity to get active, make friends and learn new skills. Here at Leap in! HQ, we are regularly asked questions...

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26 March 2021

Will the NDIS pay for repairs and maintenance to assistive technology?

Assistive technology (AT) can help you be more independent and get around easier. But like any technology, it can break down and require repairs. If you have assistive technology in your NDIS Plan, some funds for repairs and maintenance are...

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24 March 2021

Assistive technology trends: What’s new and what’s coming?

Technology moves at such a fast pace that it can be hard to keep up. From devices to robotics to apps and artificial intelligence, innovation can be the key to independence for some people with disabilities. Today we are taking a look at some of...

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Disability and employment: What you need to know.

The latest inclusive products you’ll want to know about.

Busting myths about the Disability Support Pension.

Karni Liddell on the power of “yes” at Source Mama Gathering

Will the NDIS fund sporting equipment or membership fees?

Will the NDIS pay for repairs and maintenance to assistive technology?

Assistive technology trends: What’s new and what’s coming?

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Diagnosing and assessing hearing loss in children.

Therapy in disguise at the beach: Special Source Kids edition

What are informal supports and why are they important?

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