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An estimated 700,000 Australians have a brain injury, also known as an acquired brain injury (ABI) that limits their activity and ability to participate in everyday activities. The term covers a range of different types of brain injuries that...

The NDIS funds many different types of supports depending on a participant’s individual needs and circumstances. Sometimes, the NDIS will approve an item for one person but reject it for another. So it can be a little bit unclear which items you...

Learning to drive can be a huge step towards independence. It can give you the freedom to do things you want to do like visit friends or get to work without relying on someone else. Here at Leap in HQ, we’ve been fielding quite a few questions...

RJ Mitte shot to global fame playing Walter White Junior in the hit television series Breaking Bad. The role was a breakthrough for the actor and his multilayered character shone a spotlight on the potential of actors with a disability. Hot on...

After months of vocal opposition from both the disability sector and the community, the federal government has decided not to proceed with NDIS independent assessments. Currently, treating medical professionals known to participants provide the...

Navigating the law is complex and can be even more difficult if you have a disability or care for someone with a disability. Today we’re talking with Amee Grattan, a legal practitioner and director of Disability Law Queensland, an organisation...

The NDIS has made some changes to how it sets and refers to pricing arrangements. Pricing changes are usually made every year, with updates each quarter. Updated pricing documents for 2021-2022 were released last week. Today, we’re taking a look ...

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental pillars of a caring, strong and understanding society. In our communities, they foster connectivity, compassion and empathy. In our workplaces, they drive creativity, innovation and insight. Studies show...