How much funding will I receive from the NDIS? The Australian Government set up the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to help and support people with disabilities and those who care for them. The aim of the NDIS is to support people with disabilities so they...
Driving and the NDIS The ability to drive can mean independence and freedom. But what if you have a physical or cognitive disability? Thanks to developments in technology and driver education there are now fewer barriers to getting behind the wheel. So if getting your...
How to optimise your NDIS assistive technology funding By Frances Gibson (Occupational Therapist) There’s one important thing to help you reach your goals while making the most of your NDIS funding – and that’s having a good understanding of the funding and how it...
NDIS support coordination With more than 80,000 people accessing supports for the first time through the NDIS, the role of support coordination is especially important. But what exactly is support coordination? What can your support coordinator do for you? And how can...
What is complex care? You (or the person you care for) may require specialised care because of complex medical needs and other personal factors. For example, you may have an acquired brain injury, an intellectual disability, a physical disability, declining health...
Arts and the NDIS Whether art is something you simply enjoy, or something that you need in your life, being involved in creating art or even just observing it can be extremely beneficial for happiness, creativity and feeling part of a broader community. The benefits...
