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?

Two sisters embracing at a dinner table.
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.

Are you prepared for your NDIS plan meeting or plan reassessment?

Here at Leap in! HQ, we are always working on how we can help you prepare for your NDIS plan meeting or plan reassessment. We often hear from members that they’re nervous about their NDIS plan meetings. Being prepared and knowing what to expect is a great way to overcome those nerves. Get plan ready

Staying safe online series: Keeping your information safe.

a person sitting at a table with a laptop open in front of them, looking at their phone.
Technology has become a big part of people’s everyday lives. There are so many different tools we can use to keep in touch with family and friends, find information and stay organised. Here at Leap in! we want to help everyone stay safe and secure when using technology. When you use your mobile phone or computer to access your email, applications

Will the NDIS fund an assistance animal?

young boy in a wheelchair playing with his dog outside
More than just furry friends, assistance animals can support people with disability to live safely, become more independent and complete everyday tasks. Today we take a look at what the NDIS considers when funding assistance animals and the evidence required to support a funding application.    What is an assistance animal? The NDIS describes an

NDIS vs mainstream supports.

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Here at Leap in! HQ, we’re asked a lot of questions about what the NDIS does and doesn’t cover in a range of common scenarios. Some supports are provided by organisations other than the NDIS. These are referred to as mainstream and community supports. As part of our Leap in! Presents series we presented an NDIS vs

Taxi vouchers and transport support.

young man sitting in the back of a car, smiling at the camera wearing a light blue polo.
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