Smartwatches are smarter than ever and packed with accessibility features.

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About a quarter of Australians have a smartwatch or other wearable technology. Smartwatches have come a long way over recent years and now offer an incredible suite of accessibility features. Most have a larger screen than a standard watch and are far more useful! Smartwatches can be a game-changer for people with a disability. With

NDIS Improved Relationships budget explained.

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Our stories on the various NDIS budget categories are always popular and the information provided by the NDIS can change. So today, we thought we’d provide some updated information about Improved Relationships which is one of the more complicated budgets. Before we get started, if you’d like a refresher on the three budget categories: Core, Capital and Capacity Building supports, then check out NDIS

Plan management: Choosing your own NDIS providers.

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There are many benefits to plan management. One of the biggest advantages is having the flexibility to choose any service provider, whether they are registered with the NDIS or not. That means you have access to many more options for finding supports like allied health services, support workers and assistive technology, especially if you are

Can the NDIS help with washing and ironing?

Here at Leap in! HQ we’re often asked if tasks such as washing and ironing will be covered by the NDIS. The answer is yes, when the support is reasonable and necessary, and related to a participant’s disability support needs. Support with household tasks can fall under two categories. If a participant needs someone else

How the Leap in! app can help you to keep track of your spending.

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Members tell us that one of the best things about working with Leap in! plan management is being able to track your NDIS budget with the Leap in! app. Carefully managing your NDIS funds is important for two reasons. If you don’t use all your NDIS funding in the period it is allocated, it doesn't

ADHD and NDIS eligibility: Your questions answered.

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ADHD and the NDIS is a topic that we are often asked questions about here at Leap in! About 5% of Australians display symptoms of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) so it’s no surprise there is a lot of interest in funding for treatment and supports. But does a diagnosis of ADHD qualify you for

Respite care and the NDIS: Everything you need to know.

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Here at Leap in! we are often asked if the NDIS covers respite care. The answer is yes. There are many different supports the NDIS can provide for a few hours, overnight or longer, depending on the needs of the participant and their carers. Respite care can be funded by your NDIS Plan where it

Meal preparation and the NDIS.

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Here at Leap in! HQ, we are regularly asked by our members… “how do meal supports work under the NDIS?” We know it can be confusing, so we’ve prepared this guide on all things food-related to answer your questions.   Does the NDIS cover food and groceries? Will the NDIS cover the cost of your