Latest NDIS news.
17 January 2023
A new disability employment pilot is one step closer to reality, with the federal government signing an agreement with a major business group to deliver the program. There are currently 2.1 million Australians with disability of working age but only 53% are in the labour workforce, compared to 84% of people without a disability. It’s
22 January 2023
There’s a lot to think about when it comes to making the transition to employment, or even returning to work if you have been out of the workforce for a while.
The Leap in! Crew provide some tips for starting your journey to employment.
How to...
29 September 2022
We are often asked questions about specific supports and whether they are funded through the NDIS.
One specific support that we have been hearing a lot about lately is prosthetic limbs, so we thought we’d outline some of the key information and...
23 August 2022
Speaking up for your child doesn’t have to be complex. It can be as simple as listening and acting on your intuition.
We recently came across this personal story published by our friends at Source Kids about how parents are the experts on their...
28 April 2022
It’s almost back-to-school time! Every year around this time, the Leap in! Crew is asked questions about the types of school-related supports the NDIS may fund.
The NDIS does fund a range of supports that can help your child at school but it can...
26 April 2022
Does the NDIS have an age limit? What happens when I turn 65? Here at Leap in HQ, we are often asked what people can expect of the NDIS as they get older.
Can you expect the NDIS to provide support into old age or do you need to find another...
26 April 2022
Here at Leap in! we are regularly asked questions about each of the budget categories, what they can be used for and what the rules mean in practice.
So, today we are taking a fresh look at Assistance with Social and Community Participation so...
11 April 2022
Every person living with a disability has different needs and requires different supports. But when it comes to NDIS funding and the different budgets that fall under the three main categories, it can get a bit confusing. After all, there are a...
22 February 2022
There are now more than half a million Australians with a disability receiving supports from the NDIS.
The latest Quarterly Report released this month says there are now 502,413 people with NDIS Plans. Almost half (47.5%) are under the age of 18.
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