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Rebecca turns childminding challenge into game-changing app.

Two adults wearing Kiddo t-shirts, playing at a table with two young children.

When mother of two Rebecca Dredge began using Facebook and traditional agencies to find babysitters for her kids, she knew there had to be a better way. Turning to technology, Rebecca founded Kiddo – a one of a kind inclusive care platform that connects parents to verified babysitters, nannies and NDIS support workers. Fast-forward four

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

Where to get hearing supports in Australia.

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

Getting help around the yard: What will the NDIS cover?

person with disability and support worker gardening for onions.

If you have disability and find that tasks like mowing the lawn or maintaining a tidy garden can be a challenge, you may be able to use your NDIS funding to help keep your yard clean and safe. The Leap in! Crew knows it can be tricky to determine exactly what the NDIS will cover

NDIS employment supports: All you need to know.

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Do you have an employment-related goal in your NDIS Plan? Are you at school and thinking about what’s next? Are you on the NDIS and working or doing volunteer work? NDIS employment supports may be able to help. If you’re on the NDIS and have a work-related goal, whether it’s to find a job, earn

Accessible video gaming for people with disability.

Daughter with disability playing video game on couch with parents.

The video game industry has exploded in the last fifty years and has gone from a niche form of entertainment to one of the largest home entertainment sectors worth over $516.6 billion (Australian Dollar). It is no surprise that video games are so popular. They are a great source of entertainment and provide players with

Physiotherapy: When will the NDIS cover it?

Two people with disability lifting weights in a gym with a trainer assisting them.

Physiotherapists can help you to be more active, move better and manage pain. They can also support participation in sports and recreation activities. Physiotherapists work with people of all ages and abilities and can assist with a range of different conditions, including brain injury, cerebral palsy, stroke recovery, physical disabilities and neurological disorders. Today, we’ll

What is a combination managed NDIS Plan and how can it work for you?

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The NDIS is designed to give you choice and control over your supports and how they are managed. Today, we take a look at the benefits of using a combination of self management and plan management for your NDIS Plan. We call it a combination managed plan and it can offer more options and greater flexibility.

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Preparing for your NDIS plan meeting or plan reassessment.

NDIS support categories explained.

Autistic musician Sheldon Riley, shares how an autism diagnosis helped him find his voice.

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