Understanding NDIS Support Categories: Core, Capacity-building and Capital

Are you confused about the different support categories in your NDIS budget, and what they mean? You’re not alone! That’s why we’ve prepared this guide to help you understand your funding, and what it covers.   The NDIS offers three main categories of support: Core, Capacity-building, and Capital. Each category is designed to meet different needs […]

How much is NDIS funding for Autism?

If you or your child have been formally diagnosed with autism, it’s worth doing some research into the NDIS and autism funding.  Depending on a participant’s level of needs, an NDIS plan can cover some of the expensive costs associated with an autistic person’s support and care.  In this blog, we explore some of the […]

Make The Most Of Your Core Supports Funding

Your NDIS Core Supports budget opens up a world of possibilities for improving your life. In fact, you might not have even considered some of the exciting resources you can access to make the most of your plan – and lifestyle.     What can you do with Core Supports funding?  The primary goal of core supports […]

7 Steps to Getting Your NDIS Plan Up and Running

The NDIS can provide life-changing support to people with disabilities. But the process of gaining access can take time, effort, and let’s face it – it can be overwhelming. Here, we detail the steps you need to go through to gain access. The great news is, that once you’ve been given the initial approval, you […]

Archery champion Clair thrives with great support

Meet Clair, DPS client and Queensland archery champion! Bubbly, outgoing, and making friends all over the country through her love of archery, Clair says her life has completely turned around in the past 18 months. It’s thanks to her beloved new hobby, and to an engaged and proactive support team, working together for Clair’s best […]

What does NDIS Funding Cover?

The NDIS offers life-changing support for Australians with disabilities.  Its main goal is to ensure that disabled people can make the same choices, and have the same control over their lives as anyone would want.  Whether that means modifications to your home to suit your abilities, assistance with household tasks, or support to develop job […]

Will the NDIS pay for this? Understanding ‘Reasonable and Necessary’ Supports

When it comes to using NDIS funding to pay for services or products, the key phrase to remember is “reasonable and necessary.” These are the criteria used to decide whether things can be funded or not.   Let’s break down what “reasonable and necessary” means for your disability supports.  Reasonable Supports  Relates to Disability The support […]

What Makes a Great Support Coordinator

If you’re on the NDIS, a support coordinator can play a crucial role in helping you to access the range of supports and services you need. But what sets the great support coordinators apart? Here are some qualities to look out for when you’re trying to find the right support coordinator for you.  Empathy and […]

How A Support Coordinator Helps With Your NDIS Plan

Navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be confusing and tricky. If you’re new to the NDIS, or need some help to learn how to implement your plan, a support coordinator can play a vital role in helping you understand and make the most of your NDIS plan.   Support coordinators help NDIS participants to […]

How Plan Management Works

One of the most common questions we are asked is “how do plan managers get paid?” And we get it – how is it possible to outsource the administrative side of managing your NDIS plan, to expert plan managers, and pay nothing out of pocket for the service? It’s simpler than you think! How does […]