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Every adult with disability has the right to make decisions for themselves. In Australia, parents typically make decisions for their children until they turn 18. Once a person reaches adulthood, they have the right to make their own decisions....

There’s new information from the NDIS about short-term accommodation and assistance (STA) and what it can be used for

For people on the NDIS, finding the right home and support services is an important part of living independently. Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) are two different types of NDIS supports that can help ...

When the NDIS published the new support lists of what it will and won't pay for, it also introduced a new term: replacement supports. In some situations, the NDIS may agree to fund items that are not considered NDIS supports. These are called...

Art has a wonderful way of connecting us with others, often without needing any words at all. Tim Sharp, the autistic artist behind Laser Beak Man, is a perfect example of how creativity can become a pathway to communication and self-expression....

Goal-setting is an important part of the NDIS. Setting clear goals as part of your plan meetings means you’re more likely to get the funding you need for supports to help you achieve your goals. We explore what goals are, why they’re important,...

If you or someone in your family are leaving school and looking to transition into work, the NDIS offers School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES). These supports help young people build confidence and develop skills to find and maintain a job. ...

A seven-year plan to improve the lives of autistic Australians has been announced by the federal government. This marks the first time our country has introduced a National Autism Strategy. This strategy aims to create "a safe and inclusive...