Looking after yourself can often be the last thing on your mind when you have multiple responsibilities. If you care for someone with a disability, taking time out for you can bring about feelings of guilt, especially if you are also juggling work or other family commitments. However, looking after your mental and physical health
From part two of our free guide, Future planning: a guide for parents and carers. It can be hard to think clearly during an emergency. When you care for someone with a disability, planning ahead can reduce the stress associated with an emergency situation. If you get sick and require urgent treatment, or are called
While it can be difficult to confront the reality of a changing condition, it is helpful to consider how it may impact the person with a disability and their care needs over time. It’s also essential to take into account any longer-term care needs such as changes in the health of a carer. In this
Did you know that around 30% of NDIS funding goes unspent annually? According to the latest NDIS quarterly report, for supports provided between 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020, 30% of funding had not been claimed. Unspent funds don’t roll over which means your clients might be missing out on receiving services or supports that
One of the major reforms announced by the NDIS recently is the introduction of a new Participant Service Charter which sets out what participants can expect from the NDIS and their partners in the community. If you’ve ever been unsure about what to expect when dealing with the NDIS, the charter makes things much clearer.
We know that many of you rely on Leap in! to bring you the most up-to-date information about the NDIS in an easy to understand format. Today, we are taking a look at the recently released NDIS Quarterly Report, that reviews the period from April to June 2020. A focus of the report is the NDIS
One of the most important aspects of staying safe at home is fire safety. Prevention is always the best strategy. You can help prevent fires in the home by being aware of some of the common causes which include faulty electrical appliances, heaters, cigarettes, candles and charging phones or tablets on or near a bed.
In recent years, a focus on early intervention programs for children with disabilities has seen the therapeutic approach of play therapy grow in popularity. But what is play therapy and how can it help children with a disability make sense of their worlds? Our friends at Source Kids recently published a great article by senior
