Forget New Year’s resolutions, January is a great time to revisit your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan budgets to better understand what they can fund and how you can […]
Forget New Year’s resolutions, January is a great time to revisit your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan budgets to better understand what they can fund and how you can […]
Every parent wants to see their child thrive – and, when the time is right, grow their independence – so it’s important to consider the needs of children and their […]
In this article, we look at the NDIS and the Australian health system to explain which supports sit under each, and what the NDIS doesn’t fund.
If you have lived experienced of the mental health system and want to gain access to – or are a participant in – the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), we’ve found a great resource for you!
The stories and successes of people with lived experience were celebrated across the globe on 3 December, during International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).
If you have a physical therapy program and struggle to stick to it – you’re not alone. It can be difficult to carve out time each day, and tasks without instant results (like exercise and rehab – where repetition is key!) can often be pushed down the to-do list.
Psychosocial disability can see people trapped in patterns and cycles that are difficult to break and which prevent them from moving forward in life. This is where a recovery coach – a relatively new mental health-focused support in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – may be able to help.
Nina lives in Essex in the United Kingdom with her partner and four sons. She's a mentor, tattoo enthusiast, and influencer and describes herself as ‘The Wheel Housewife of Essex’ and ‘The Disabled Step-Mum you never knew you needed’. Born with spina bifida, Nina started using mobility aids as an adult – first a walking stick, and then a wheelchair – which she says gives insight into people’s changing perceptions of her and her ability.
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has rules around travel and transport, and what expenses participants can and can’t claim. The NDIA funds a range of expenses associated with provider and participant travel and transport, to help participants achieve their plan goals.
