Sporting wheelies program helps JP achieve his health and social goals.

JP at a basketball court, surround by friends.
Brisbane’s Jean-Paul (JP) is kicking goals in health, movement and social connection thanks to the sport of Boccia. After being introduced to the sport by his social worker, JP joined the Sporting Wheelies Inclusive Sports program and hasn’t looked back. The Inclusive Sports program gives participants aged six and over the chance to try a

United in action: International Day of People with Disability.

Young man with disability and his support worker taking a selfie.
The 2023 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is almost here. IDPwD will be observed around the world on Saturday 3 December to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. Countries and communities recognise this day in their own way. In Australia, there are loads of ways to get involved –

Can the NDIS help with moving house?

Boy with Down syndrome with his mother and grandmother playing with box together at home.
There’s a lot of talk in the media about the cost of living, especially the price of rentals and mortgage repayments. Whether you’re about to move house, looking for a new place, somewhere cheaper to live, can’t stay where you are or are moving out of home for the first time, you may be wondering

What does choice and control mean in the NDIS?

Daughter and father sitting at desk with computer
“Choice and control” is something you will often hear in relation to the NDIS. It’s commonly used when referring to supports, services and providers. But what does it mean?  Choice and control means you have the power to make decisions over the things that affect you and your life. You can make choices that are

Support budgets explained: NDIS Improved Daily Living Skills.

Young person with disability cooking in the kitchen, assisted by a carer.
Do you have a goal to live more independently? Do you struggle with some of life’s essential tasks? Sometimes, it’s the small things that can make a big difference. Like getting support to learn how to do an everyday activity. That’s where the Improved Daily Living Skills NDIS support budget comes in – it can

New ebook: Your guide to goal setting and the NDIS. 

A female social worker sits with a young girl battling Cerebral Palsy, as they work together on some basic skills. The worker is dressed casually and the little girl is seated in her wheelchair pulled up to the table as they play with Playdoh together.
Leap in! is excited to launch our latest free ebook designed to help you set and achieve your NDIS goals. The new ebook, Understanding goals and achieving outcomes with the NDIS: A practical guide for success answers all your goal related questions. Setting goals can be a new and unfamiliar process for many people. But

Where to get hearing supports in Australia.

Women and child embracing on a couch.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, there are several different ways to access essential services and supports. The two main programs that deliver hearing supports in Australia are the Hearing Services Program (HSP) and the NDIS.  The supports provided depend on your age and eligibility for the relevant program. It’s a little bit

How key workers can shape positive outcomes for children.

A young boy with disability, writing in class with help from his teacher.
Here at Leap in! HQ we often hear from parents that managing multiple providers, therapies and appointments for their child can be stressful. But there is a way to manage supports and services for young children that’s less hectic for families and easier for the child. It’s called the key worker model and involves having