When it comes to getting the most out of your NDIS Plan, understanding the different budgets and what they can cover is really important. You may recall there are three main budget areas – Core, Capital and Capacity Building. Need a refresher? Check out our previous article NDIS Plan budget categories explained. Today, we’re going
Home modifications are custom changes made to a home to make it easier and safer for you to access and use. NDIS home modifications can cover small or significant changes to the structure, layout or fittings of your home to meet your individual disability needs. It’s a complicated area and there’s a lot to consider,
We are often asked questions about specific supports and whether they’re funded through the NDIS. One that raises a lot of questions is vehicle modifications, so we thought we’d outline some of the key information, what the NDIS may fund and what it doesn't. It’s important to have a good understanding of this information before
Here at Leap in! HQ, we hear all about people’s NDIS journeys. And often, people who have been with the NDIS for a while look back and say “I wish I’d known that before!”. When something is new, it can be daunting and confusing but the right information is always available if you know where
It’s a fact of life that things change. And changes to your personal circumstances can affect your NDIS Plan and the supports you need. Perhaps you have moved house or the level of care your family can help you with is no longer the same. Today, we explore the types of changes you need to
We’re thrilled to present our third NDIS eMagazine produced in collaboration with our friends at Source Kids - Planning for the future: Your guide to what comes next... and how to get it funded. This edition includes a range of information, ideas and insights around planning for the future, which we hope will provide some
Whether you’ve been with the NDIS for a while or are just getting started, chances are that you’ve come across the term ‘reasonable and necessary'. It’s often used when discussing whether the NDIS would fund a certain support or service. It’s also one of the most challenging NDIS concepts to get your head around. But
It’s that time of the year when school has almost finished (or is done and dusted) and many families are wondering ‘what’s next?’ for their loved ones. We recently came across an insightful story by Fiona Lawton in Source Kids magazine that we wanted to share. In this edited extract, Fiona explains how her family