Everyone has different goals they want to achieve, that’s why no two NDIS Plans are the same. Whether you’re wanting to learn about nutrition, cook healthier meals or improve your fitness, your NDIS Plan can help you to achieve this! By choosing to live a healthier lifestyle you can improve your energy levels, mood, fitness,
Psychologists can be an important source of mental health support for people with a disability. Today, we continue our series on allied health professionals and how they can help by looking at psychologists. For a quick recap on other allied health professionals, check out: Physiotherapists Occupational therapists Dietitians What does a psychologist do? Psychologists are
Here at Leap in! we have a diverse range of members with their own individual needs. For those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), finding strategies to manage behaviour can be one of those needs and we're often asked specific questions on how the NDIS can help. Today, we take a closer look at positive behaviour
Are you thinking about attending university but need to know what kind of supports and funding are available to help you participate fully in your chosen course? The Leap in! Crew understand it can be tricky to get your head around what is and isn’t covered when it comes to higher education and the NDIS.
Here at Leap in! HQ, we get asked a wide range of questions about the NDIS, including how the scheme works with other government and industry programs and funding. Below are some of the questions we get asked regularly (and also some that are a little more unusual)... Can I use my NDIS funds to
Up to 700,000 Australians have an Acquired Brain Injury that affects their ability to undertake daily activities or participate in everyday life. Today, we’ll take a look at how the NDIS applies to Acquired Brain Injury and the types of supports available. What is Acquired Brain Injury? The term Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) describes any
The saying “there’s no place like home” was made famous by Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. And it’s true. Home is somewhere we feel at ease and have the freedom to be ourselves. The NDIS delivers a range of supports to help people with a disability to live independently in their own home, rental
Today, we are providing answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about children and the NDIS. I’ve just found out my child is eligible for the NDIS. What do I need to do next? The next step depends on the age of your child: For children aged 0-6, you’ll meet with an early
