Taxi subsidy schemes are a way of providing accessible transport to people who cannot use public transport because of their disability. Each Australian state and territory has a taxi subsidy scheme. However each has different eligibility criteria and works slightly differently. We’ve outlined some starting points for the disability taxi vouchers scheme in each state
April is World Autism Month, a time to come together to celebrate and to promote understanding and connection to create a more inclusive world. Here at Leap in! we support many autistic people on the NDIS and their families. And autism and the NDIS is one of the topics we get the most questions about.
Being both physically and socially active through playing a sport can provide great benefits to your health as well as keep you connected to your community. If playing a sport or joining a sports team is one of your goals, the NDIS may be able to fund disability-related supports to help you get there. Here
Here at Leap in! HQ, we are often asked whether the NDIS can help people with a psychosocial disability. The answer is yes! The NDIS may cover a psychosocial disability depending on your individual circumstances. Today, we’ll shed some light on how the NDIS determines eligibility for people with a psychosocial disability and the additional
Every person living with a disability has different needs and needs different supports. Here at Leap in! we want you to make the most of the supports available in your NDIS Plan. Assistive technology has come a long way in recent years. There are so many different types of technology that can make a real
Assistive technology is a broad term that can include everything from adaptive cutlery to motorised wheelchairs and even home modifications. With different types, values and risk levels, it can be hard to get your head around AT. Today the Leap in! Crew answers your most frequently asked questions about AT so you have a better
We get asked a lot of questions here at Leap in! HQ. Our crew has loads of experience dealing with the challenges our Members face, including some unique NDIS terms which can be confusing. This week, our Members and their families have been asking about NDIS nominees and what they do so we’ve prepared some
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 get job ready. 1. Get a support crew. Navigating