Managing your NDIS funds: What are the options?

At the end of each NDIS Plan meeting, you will decide on how to look after the money in your NDIS Plan. There are several options for managing your plan and its budgets. It’s important to understand these so that you can make an informed decision at your NDIS Plan or Plan Review meeting. Today,

Resources for parents of children with disability.

If you are a parent of a child with disability, you will know how important it is to connect with others who understand your journey and organisations that can provide the information and resources you need. Here at Leap in! we’re often asked for ideas about organisations or groups that can offer support, advocacy or

Capital supports budget: A closer look.

It can be hard to get your head around all the different budget categories in your NDIS Plan. However, with a good understanding of how your budgets work, you can really get the most of your funding. Today we’re going to explore the Capital supports budget, what it covers and how you can make the most

Riding for the Disabled: How can it help?

If you have a pet, chances are you will be familiar with the benefits of being around animals. Spending time with animals can improve your mood and enhance your overall wellbeing. Here at Leap in! HQ, we are often asked about whether horse riding through programs such as Riding for the Disabled is covered by

New NDIS Price Guide. Disability-related health supports now funded by the NDIS.

Here at Leap in! HQ we are always keen to share the latest information with you, so we’ve summarised the important points below. The NDIA has released a new Price Guide as well as an updated Support Catalogue, effective from 1 October. The main changes include: Funding for disability-related health supports Reclassification of some regional areas

Sensory friendly movies.

For many parents with children affected by sensory sensitivities, the idea of going to the movies can be daunting. Combining the loud volume with a dark room and the need to be still and quiet among the audience can become too much pressure for many people. That’s why sensory friendly movies began: to remove the

Overnight care, short term accommodation and the NDIS.

Understanding funding for overnight care and support under the NDIS can be confusing. Today, we’ll take a look at the options for getting overnight care and then explain how to prepare so you are ready for your NDIS Plan meeting. Both ongoing and temporary overnight support fall under the Assistance with Daily Life category of

Kids and the NDIS: Advocating for your child.

Parents often advocate for their children…standing up for your child is part of parenting. Whether it is sharing your child’s needs with a kindy teacher or ensuring they are treated fairly by other kids in the park, the roles of parent and advocate are quite similar. For parents or carers of children with a disability,