Whether you enjoy live music concerts, want to play sports or are thinking of learning to paint - hobbies and interests are an opportunity to get active, make friends and learn new skills. Here at Leap in! HQ, we are regularly asked questions about what the NDIS will pay for when it comes to social and
Technology moves at such a fast pace that it can be hard to keep up. From devices to robotics to apps and artificial intelligence, innovation can be the key to independence for some people with disabilities. Today we are taking a look at some of the latest assistive technology trends and newly released items so
The NDIS has recently released some updated information about Supported Independent Living (SIL) including the types of things they consider when deciding if SIL is right for you. For people who need “significant assistance”. The NDIS has confirmed that SIL supports are best suited to people who need “significant assistance everyday”. SIL may be ideal
We're excited to be major sponsor of the first ever The Source Mama Gathering to be held in Brisbane. This unique event, hosted by Source Mama and with special guest speaker Karni Liddell is aimed at bringing together, celebrating and supporting mothers of children with disabilities. WIN tickets to the Source Mama Brisbane Gathering! In partnership with Source Mama,
Therapy that doesn’t ‘feel’ like therapy is good for you and your child. It provides a welcome break from indoor activities and can be a fantastic way to continue the work a therapist does with your child beyond their normal learning environment. Last month in partnership with our friends at Source Kids, we brought you some
More than 500 children are born with moderate to profound hearing impairment in Australia every year and 3% of children aged 0 to 14 experience a long-term hearing disorder.[1] In addition, at any given time 25% of school aged children suffer from middle ear infections and fluctuating hearing loss. In recognition of World Hearing Day this
Sensory equipment can play an important role in development for children or adults with a disability or sensory processing disorders. Here at Leap in! HQ we are often asked whether the NDIS will cover sensory equipment and how to pay for sensory items from your NDIS budget. Today we are exploring the types of sensory
Here at Leap in! HQ, we always keep a keen eye out for the release of the NDIS Quarterly Reports. Not only do these reports provide some interesting statistics on NDIS participants and how the NDIS is performing, they often provide a useful summary of recent or upcoming changes. The latest report for October to December
