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Need info about NDIS eligibility? Preparing for your first NDIS Plan?

Leap in! is Australia’s leading plan manager. We support thousands of Australians to navigate the NDIS and get the most from their NDIS Plans.

We know the NDIS can seem a bit overwhelming at first. That’s what we’re here for! Chat with our experienced Crew online or call us on 1300 05 78 78.

We are here to help.

Leap in! specialises in supporting people with disability at each step of the NDIS process.

Just getting started? We can answer all your questions and provide clear information.
Preparing for your first plan? Book a free pre-planning meeting to help you for confident and prepared.
Have a plan with plan management? We’ll take care of paying providers, help you track budgets and get the most out of your plan.

The steps in the NDIS process.

Check your eligibility. Call the NDIS on 1800 800 110. They will connect you with an NDIS partner who can help you apply
The NDIS will assess your application and let you know if you’ve been approved as a participant
Create your plan. Meet with an NDIS Planner to talk about your goals, supports and what you need. This is when you need to ask for plan management
Receive your plan by mail or via the NDIS myplace portal
Implement your plan by engaging providers who can deliver the supports and services you need
Review your plan.

Do you need assistance with applying for funding through the NDIS? We have developed a free ebook – Accessing the NDIS: A guide to eligibility and how to apply. Read and download the ebook here.

Leap in! Presents webinars.

Leap in! Presents is a free webinar series designed and presented by the Leap in! Crew.

Our goal with these sessions is to provide useful insights and practice tips so you can navigate the NDIS with confidence and get the most from your plan and budgets.

Hosted by Leap in! Learning and Development Specialist Dee Thomson, each webinar is clear and easy to follow. With over a decade of experience, Dee makes complex topics simple and accessible.

Get your free guide to accessing the NDIS.

This ebook includes everything you need to know about the NDIS, like eligibility and how to apply.

We’ve drawn on our experience with the NDIS and suggestions from people who have been through the process themselves. Find out:

What is the NDIS and how it works
NDIS eligibility and access criteria
How to apply for the NDIS
Accessing the NDIS if you have a mental health condition
How to access support for children under 7
What happens once your accepted
How can Leap in! help?

PLUS get the top NDIS access FAQs and much more!

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Useful information if you're just getting started.

NDIS eligibility requirements.

How an NDIS Plan works.

What will the NDIS pay for?

So, what is plan management?

Plan management is one of the options you have for managing the money in your NDIS Plan.

Plan management gives you full choice and control over how you use your NDIS funds but with the support of a ‘plan manager’ who helps you manage your budgets and pays your provider invoices.

Think of it like your own NDIS-funded bookkeeper or accountant with a support team attached.

Resources for parents.

Navigating the NDIS eMagazine – in partnership with Source Kids

Early connections and the Early Child Approach.

Can the NDIS help my child at school?

Preparing for your first NDIS Plan? Get a free pre-planning session.

Preparing for your first NDIS Plan Meeting can be daunting. We can help get you started with a free pre-planning session.

If you have just been approved for the NDIS, but you don’t yet have your first plan, this session is for you! Each session is customised to your circumstances. We discuss things such as:

What questions you need to ask yourself
How to prepare your records
The role of a support person
Tips for getting the rights supports for your needs
How to make the most of the pre-planning tools on the Leap in! app.

To book your free pre-planning session, send us an enquiry, call us on 1300 05 78 78 or email [email protected] to arrange a time.

FAQs about the NDIS.

Is plan management right for me?

Answer yes to these three questions, and plan management is for you: Do you want to buy NDIS supports from non-NDIS registered providers (like a lawn mowing service, physiotherapist or individual support workers who are not registered)? Would you like to have the choice and control of being self…

What are the changes to the NDIS from 3 October 2024?

The federal government is rolling out NDIS reforms, starting with some significant changes from Thursday 3 October 2024. There are new rules that cover many aspects of the NDIS including: How eligibility is assessed The supports that can be funded by the NDIS How plans are managed How funding…

Why is the NDIS changing?

Many of the changes are a result of the NDIS Review Final Report which was released last year. The review made 26 recommendations to change the system of supports for people with disability. To adopt some of these recommendations, the government needed to change the NDIS laws. In March…

What happens if I purchase a support that’s not listed as an NDIS support?

There will be a transition period for the first 12 months to ensure participants aren’t penalised for simple mistakes. The NDIS will work with participants and take an educative approach if a participant purchases a support which is not funded. If someone continues to claim for things which are…

Recurring transport is a new support category. How will that work?

Recurring supports are where funds are paid directly on a regular basis into your nominated bank account. You don’t need to make a claim for these supports. Recurring transport is a new support category for participants who receive transport funding (for people who cannot use public transport without substantial…

Are NDIS Plans going to be longer?

Your new plan may be longer, depending on your needs. The NDIS has said that it may offer longer plans of up to three years to people with stable support needs who are unlikely to go through a big transition during that time. Young children and teenagers moving from…

If I have a longer plan, will I get all the money in the first year?

No. For longer plans, you will get the same budget for each year. That means you get an annual amount to manage and spend on supports and services you need to pursue your goals. You won’t be able to dip into the next year’s funds if your funding runs…