Looking after the house and garden: What will the NDIS cover?

Two people standing outside, watering a garden.
Here at Leap in! HQ, we often get asked questions about help and assistance with jobs around the house and garden. The two questions we hear the most are: Does the NDIS cover home cleaning, maintenance and gardening? How do I find the right supports to help with home cleaning, maintenance and gardening? Today we’ll

What are informal supports and why are they important?

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Friends, family members, teachers and members of the community can often play an important role in supporting people with a disability. These “informal supports” are considered by the NDIS as essential support networks that complement more formal, paid supports. But what exactly are informal supports and why are they important when it comes to the

How to ensure your reports meet NDIS requirements.

At Leap in! HQ we receive a lot of questions about the information required by the NDIS, especially when it comes to reports.  Chances are if you apply for the NDIS or are an NDIS participant, you will need to supply a report at some stage! If you’re a provider, particularly of allied health services

Personal care supports and the NDIS: getting the daily help you need.

Getting help with daily personal activities can be the first step on the journey to achieving your goals. If you need assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility or other aspects of personal care, the NDIS may be able to help. Today we’re taking a look at personal care supports which include funding a

Equine assisted therapy.

A man is brushing a chestnut horse in a grassy field in the sunshine.
It’s no secret that being around animals can make you feel happier. But did you know it can also improve your wellbeing and be used as a clinical therapeutic tool? In fact, there are therapies involving activities with horses which are collectively called equine assisted therapy (EAT). These relatively new options can make a big

School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES).

School leaver employment supports (SLES) NDIS supports are designed to help students with disabilities achieve what is often a goal for school leavers – finding and starting a job. SLES aim to build a bridge between school and work, helping students understand their potential, develop skills and build confidence. School leaver employment supports may be

Busting the myths on non-registered providers.

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Here at Leap in! HQ, one of the common questions we get asked is, "what types of providers can I pay with my NDIS funding?". The NDIS offers the freedom and flexibility to choose how your NDIS Plan and funds are managed to suit your needs. One of the great advantages of being plan managed

Can the NDIS help my child at school?

A boy and a girl are sitting at a desk doing school work.
It’s almost back-to-school time! Every year around this time, the Leap in! Crew is asked questions about the types of school-related supports the NDIS may fund. The NDIS does fund a range of supports that can help your child at school but it can be tricky to get your head around which supports are NDIS-funded