Here at the Leap in! HQ, we get asked a lot of questions about all sorts of things. Luckily we’re here to help and our crew have loads of experience in dealing with the challenges our members face and the questions that you might want to ask. This week, our members have been asking about
Here at the Leap in! HQ, we have members with a diverse range of disabilities and conditions and we often get asked questions on how the NDIS can help them specifically. Today, we thought we would investigate and share how the NDIS can help members with epilepsy (and parents and carers of children with epilepsy).
Today, we thought we would investigate and share how the NDIS can help members with Down Syndrome (and parents and carers of children with Down Syndrome). Is Down Syndrome covered under the NDIS? If you or your child have been diagnosed with Down Syndrome, you may be eligible to receive assistance and support services under
Ben and David* have just returned from a 3-day boys' camping escape on Stradbroke Island along with six other adventurers. Before this trip, Ben had been camping only once, and found that due to his depression and anxiety he was nervous to try again. David is deaf and doesn’t really use sign language so found camping
A quick update from the team here at Leap in! HQ…. On 8 February, the NDIA announced changes to the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). Quickly, what is SDA? Specialist Disability Accommodation (or SDA) is a support that is available to eligible NDIS participants. It is a housing solution for people who require specialist accommodation solutions,
Did you know that here at Leap in! HQ, we offer information in a variety of formats? We understand that flexibility is key and that everyone has different needs when it comes to receiving and understanding information. That’s why we offer: Documents in Braille If this is something that would help you, call us on
Here at Leap in! HQ, we’re experienced at helping our members navigate the NDIS to achieve the best outcomes from their Plans. As a Leap in! member, when your new Plan arrives, we help you to set-up your current providers, connect with new providers, give you several personalised options to use your funding and can
Some NDIS participants receive services from providers that have been paid in advance. These pre-paid supports and services are called “in-kind”. That’s why we like to share the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. What is an in-kind support? Some NDIS participants receive services from providers that have been paid in advance.
