Whether you’ve been with the NDIS for a while or are just getting started, chances are that you’ve come across the term ‘reasonable and necessary'. It’s often used when discussing whether the NDIS would fund a certain support or service. It’s also one of the most challenging NDIS concepts to get your head around. But
Here at Leap in! we work with thousands of Australians with disabilities in every state and territory. Our Members have been asking about the relationship between community and government family support services and the NDIS. Today, we’re taking a look at the difference between the services and how they might be of benefit to you.
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
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
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to fly? Now you can try with iFLY indoor skydiving! A fun, safe and exciting experience, indoor skydiving takes place in a specially constructed vertical wind tunnel. And just about anyone can fly. iFLY is passionate about giving people of any ability the opportunity to fly their bodies
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
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
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
