Australia’s new guideline for supporting people with autism
Reading Time: 2 mins Australia recently took a significant step towards progress in supporting people with autism: The Autism Cooperative Research Centre (ACRC) has published the first National Guideline for supporting the learning, participation and wellbeing of autistic children and their families in Australia. In good news for those living with autism, the guideline has been praised for its […]
The NDIS Early Childhood Approach and Early Intervention
Reading Time: 3 mins The early childhood approach is the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS) nationally consistent approach to working with children younger than seven years of age who have a developmental delay or disability – as well as their families. Here’s what to do if you believe your child, or a child you care for, fits into either […]
The NDIS and meal preparation and delivery explained
Reading Time: 4 mins We are often asked about meal preparation and what the NDIS will and won’t fund. For many people with a disability, it just isn’t possible to make their own meals. This may mean they need assistance to organise a delivery of ready-made meals to keep in the freezer and simply prepare and eat. For many, […]
Your guide to School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)
Reading Time: 3 mins If you have a child who is a year 12 student ending their schooling journey, they are likely to be making some big decisions about their future and next steps. This can be a positive time for some and for others, they may be feeling quite anxious. School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) aims to make […]
Your guide to resetting your annual NDIS goals
Reading Time: 2 mins The start of any new year is the ideal time to revisit your NDIS goals, celebrate your achievements and reset your goals for the coming twelve months. As you’d be aware, goal setting is an important part of being an NDIS participant. The goals you develop in the initial stages of your NDIS planning journey […]
What is the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower?
Reading Time: 2 mins The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower enables people with non-visible disabilities to access the support they need. It acts a prompt for someone to choose to let people around them know they have a non-visible disability and that they may need a helping hand, understanding, or simply more time. Not all disabilities are visible. Globally 1 in 7 […]
Cerebral Palsy and the NDIS
Reading Time: 3 mins If you have a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy, there is a considerable amount of support available including from the NDIS. This support includes financial support through government funding, emotional support from peer support groups as well as practical support through community groups. What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a congenital brain development disorder that […]
How to make a complaint about an NDIS disability support worker
Reading Time: 3 mins If you or someone you know has been mistreated by a disability support worker, the NDIS Commission takes complaints about whether an NDIS funded service has been provided in a safe way and to an appropriate standard. Anyone can make a complaint about a provider. What is the NDIS Commission? The NDIS Quality and Safeguards […]
Music therapy and your NDIS funding
Reading Time: 3 mins Music therapy is fully recognised by the NDIS as a professional Allied Health therapy, under the Therapeutic Supports and Early Intervention Supports registration groups. It can be utilised to access funds by participants, provided it meets these four 4 criteria: What is music therapy? Music therapy is a research-based practice. Music can be used to actively […]
A guide to NDIS plan reviews and reassessments
Reading Time: 3 mins As part of the many changes to the NDIS Act that came into effect from 1 July 2022, updates have been made to the language used when talking about NDIS plan reviews and reassessments. The NDIS have taken on board feedback from participants highlighting their confusion with the many different terms used in this space. […]
Understanding international purchases, reimbursements and your NDIS plan.
Reading Time: 3 mins One of the most common questions we receive is whether NDIS participants are able to make international purchases of products or services from overseas suppliers using their NDIS funds. It is difficult to answer this question with certainty. In some instances, items or services may be purchased from overseas. However, it’s important to be really […]
Changes to the NDIS – what do they mean for you?
Reading Time: 3 mins There were a number of changes to the laws governing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1 July 2022. These changes are part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Participant Service Guarantee and Other Measures) Act 2022, passed by Australian Parliament in March 2022. The intention of the changes to the NDIS Act is to […]
NDIS 2022/23 Price Guide released: updated
Reading Time: 4 mins Just in time for the commencement of the new financial year, the NDIA has released the 2022-23 Pricing Arrangement and Price Limits (Price Guide). In this article, we touch on the highlights and notable exceptions. Support work prices increased by 9% From 1 July 2022, price limits for all NDIS supports delivered by disability support […]
Tips to avoid leftover NDIS funds at the end of your plan
Reading Time: 4 mins In some instances, you may reach the end of your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan with some leftover NDIS funds. While this is not uncommon, you need to be aware that funds that are not spent cannot be rolled over into a new plan. In this article, we explore how can you efficiently manage your budget […]
What happens to my NDIS Plan when I turn 65?
Reading Time: 2 mins The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is Australia’s core support system for people with a disability. The eligibility criteria state you need to be aged between 7 and 65 to be eligible to apply for an NDIS plan. So what happens if you apply for a plan after 65 or you already have a plan […]
Refreshed NDIS guidelines for ‘Appointing a nominee’
Reading Time: 2 mins The NDIS have released refreshed operational guidelines for ‘Appointing a nominee’. The refreshed guidelines provide: Consistency and transparency about how the NDIS make nominee decisions. Clear explanation of nominee roles and responsibilities Clear outline of the nominee’s role to improve the participant’s capacity to make their own decisions Information about when the NDIS decide to […]
Individualised Living Options (ILO) explained
Reading Time: 5 mins The NDIS supports people with a disability to live independently in many different ways. There are many options available depending on your individual situation and NDIS funding. In this article, we explore Individualised Living Options (ILO) and if it is the best option to support your independent living goals. What is Individualised Living Options support? […]
Changes to Assistive Technology rule to help NDIS participants
Reading Time: < 1 min The NDIA has announced changes to the way Assistive Technology (AT) purchases are approved – making it easier for participants to get the equipment they need. The limit for mid-cost funding for Assistive Technology has been lifted from $5,000 to $15,000. NDIS data shows that only 5% of participants require equipment costing more than $15,000, […]
Will the NDIS fund provider travel and transport costs?
Reading Time: 3 mins There is a lot of information to digest and understand when it comes whether the NDIS will fund travel and transport costs for both participants and providers. In this article, we take a deep dive into the most up to date information from the NDIS Price Arrangement and Price Limits (Price Guide) to assist all […]
Will the NDIS fund my iPad or similar device?
Reading Time: 2 mins Have you been tossing up whether to buy an iPad or other tablet? The NDIS have recently approved the use of NDIS funding to purchase these devices. This decision is based on acknowledgment of the importance of these items and how they have allowed participants to engage with their providers online since the start of […]
