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.

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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

What happens to my NDIS Plan when I turn 65?

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Does the NDIS have an age limit? What happens when I turn 65? Here at Leap in HQ, we are often asked what people can expect of the NDIS as they get older. Can you expect the NDIS to provide support into old age or do you need to find another source of supports? Today,

Assistance with Social and Community Participation.

Here at Leap in! we are regularly asked questions about each of the budget categories, what they can be used for and what the rules mean in practice. So, today we are taking a fresh look at Assistance with Social and Community Participation so you can spend your NDIS funds with confidence. If you’d like

Assistance with Daily Life: NDIS budget areas explained.

Every person living with a disability has different needs and requires different supports. But when it comes to NDIS funding and the different budgets that fall under the three main categories, it can get a bit confusing. After all, there are a total of 15 budgets available! Today, we’re going to look at the daily