What are NDIS plan management rules? With thousands of providers offering disability support services to more than 400,000 participants across Australia, it’s important that the NDIS is governed by rules that protect both participants and providers. The National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act) is the legislation which established the NDIS and the National […]
Get to know your NDIS supports Whether you are on your way to receiving your first NDIS plan, you’re switching plan management options or your circumstances have recently changed, chances are there will be some NDIS supports in your plan that you may be a little confused about. If you’re unsure about how NDIS support […]
What does a Support Coordinator do? A Support Coordinator plays a very important role in the lives of many people of all abilities. A Support Coordinator wears many hats and often assists across a few different aspects of your NDIS plan. Ultimately, the role of a Support Coordinator is to ensure your plan is properly […]
How to switch to NDIS plan management Whether your NDIS plan is currently being managed by the NDIA (agency-managed) and you’re looking for more flexibility, or you’ve been self-managing your plan but feel a little lost, switching to NDIS plan management can be a great choice as it combines the best of all options. Under […]
Changing your NDIS Plan Manager If you aren’t happy with your current Plan Manager, you may be wondering about making the change to a different provider. Whether they aren’t providing you with the level of service you need, you’re moving interstate and want to find someone closer to you or any other reason, you’re entitled […]
If you’re an NDIS participant, carer, loved one or provider, you may recall the temporary changes that were implemented by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). In March, a number of changes to the way NDIS plans would be reviewed and the way that plan funds could be utilised during […]
NDIS plan management myth busting If you’re new to the NDIS or have never previously received funding in your plan for NDIS plan management, chances are you probably have a few questions! It’s normal to have questions about your plan With so much misinformation out there, we thought we would take this opportunity to debunk […]
Understanding assistive technology (AT) and the NDIS The NDIS funding you receive within your plan differs for everyone and is determined by how your disability affects your life and what supports you need to reach your goals. For many NDIS participants, assistive technology (AT) is required to help complete day-to-day activities, such as using a […]
How NDIS funding can support your child The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports Australians between the ages of 7 and 65 years old with a permanent or significant disability. If you care for a child above the age of 7 with a diagnosed disability and are looking for answers to your NDIS questions, you’ve […]
Understanding capacity building supports We often speak to clients who are just starting their journey with the NDIS or parents and carers who are trying to do the best they can to help their loved one but are struggling to grasp the sometimes complicated NDIS terminology. The most important thing to understand is your NDIS […]
