In uncertain times, managing your finances can be even more challenging than usual. Many households are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. Today we’re going to take a look at some tips for making your money go further and share some handy resources to help with budgeting. 1. Access available COVID-19 supports. If your income
Do you know if you’re getting the most out of your NDIS budget? According to the latest NDIS quarterly report, last year 30% of NDIS funding went unspent. It seems we are heading towards the same outcome this year. So, why aren't people with NDIS Plans spending all of their budgets? Here are a few reasons
Support coordination is support funding that can be included in your NDIS Plan to help you get the most from your budgets and supports. Today we’ll take a look at the benefits of support coordination and how to get it in your NDIS Plan. The role of a support coordinator. A support coordinator is a person who
Despite the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, it still may take some time before face-to-face services, group programs and activities return to normal. The great news is providers have been getting creative about how they deliver their services. Today, we look at some of the ways providers have adapted their services for the changing environment and
We’re always looking for ways that we can help our members get the most out of their NDIS Plan, particularly how to connect with supports so they can ensure they are fully utilising their budgets. So we’re really excited about the Providers near you feature that has just been launched for our plan managed members
More than 25,000 Australians live with multiple sclerosis or “MS” as it is commonly called. MS is a chronic disease that impacts the central nervous system which includes the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. Here at Leap in! we are often asked whether the NDIS can support people with MS. The answer is yes,
Using social media is a great way to build relationships, stay informed and be entertained. You can connect online with friends, family and your providers. You can also celebrate birthdays, watch cooking demonstrations, learn new dance moves, or simply share in the excitement of some good news! As we are spending more time on social
From video calls with family to live online occupational therapy sessions, technology has been helping us to stay connected during these most unusual of times. And we know, staying connected is good for our relationships and our mental health. Video technology has also enabled many of our members to continue receiving some supports after face-to-face
