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Disability Inclusion in the Modern World: NDIS Shows the Way

Building an inclusive world where people with disabilities are given equal opportunities and access to the mainstream social fabric is a task that the global community collectively need to undertake. Disability inclusion demands systemic changes to our government and organisational policies as well as attitudinal changes to our behaviour. To remove disability barriers, governments around the world… Continue reading Disability Inclusion in the Modern World: NDIS Shows the Way

Accessing the NDIS Learning Disability vs Intellectual Disability

Educating ourselves about the incredibly diverse nature of disability is a very important step towards building a more inclusive world for differently-abled individuals. Depending on the disability, the health care needs of the individual may vary throughout their life. There are even disabilities that are not immediately evident to able people. Individuals suffering from those conditions often face stigma… Continue reading Accessing the NDIS Learning Disability vs Intellectual Disability

Help Us Help You Understanding the Support Categories Funded by the NDIS

Disability support and services play a major role in improving the lives of people with disabilities. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an initiative by the Australian government that provides funds for people with permanent and significant disabilities to access the support and services that they need to achieve their life goals and be… Continue reading Help Us Help You Understanding the Support Categories Funded by the NDIS

NDIS Made Easy: Benefits of Support Coordination in WA

As Australia’s first national Scheme for people with disabilities, the NDIS makes sure that support and guidance are available for the NDIS participants at every step of the way. Support Coordination is one such capacity-building support that can be included in an NDIS plan to help the participants to better navigate the supports and services that they receive. The… Continue reading NDIS Made Easy: Benefits of Support Coordination in WA

Recovery Coaching: How Does it Work and How Can it Help

Psychosocial recovery coaches are NDIS funded workers with extensive knowledge about mental health and psychosocial disabilities. They also have an in-depth understanding of NDIS supports and services. This recent support was introduced by the NDIS to assist people with psychosocial disabilities to skilfully navigate the NDIS system and make the most out of their NDIS plan. There… Continue reading Recovery Coaching: How Does it Work and How Can it Help

The Importance of Finding the Right Disability Service Provider for a Successful NDIS Journey

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an integral part of the network of supports and services that help people with disabilities in Australia to live a life of independence, dignity and self-sufficiency. These funded supports and services are delivered to the NDIS participants through service providers. Therefore, finding the right service provider that meets your… Continue reading The Importance of Finding the Right Disability Service Provider for a Successful NDIS Journey

Build Your Own Support System: NDIS Disability Services for Young Adults

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds disability supports for Australians between the age of 7 and 65 who suffer from permanent and significant disabilities that prevent them from being a part of mainstream society. According to the 2021 NDIS report, around 35,821 active participants of the scheme are aged 15 to 18 years old while the… Continue reading Build Your Own Support System: NDIS Disability Services for Young Adults

Moving Forward in Life with NDIS Assistance with Daily Living

People with disabilities face a wide range of daily obstacles that are often invisible to the eyes of able-bodied individuals who can perform it with ease. These include daily activities such as personal hygiene, bowel management, household cleaning and several other essential daily routines. To lead a more independent life and achieve their goals, differently-abled… Continue reading Moving Forward in Life with NDIS Assistance with Daily Living

Managing Your Core Supports Budget: Things to Keep in Mind

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a publicly funded disability support system that bears the costs associated with the disabilities of eligible Australian citizens. Prospective participants will get funded support depending on their individual support needs and the NDIS planning meeting. Once they get approved and receive their NDIS plan, it will contain details of the participants’… Continue reading Managing Your Core Supports Budget: Things to Keep in Mind

Disability Care and the Importance of Mental Health

People with disabilities have to overcome plenty of hurdles daily to become a part of mainstream society. When you throw mental health challenges into the mix of health problems that they already face, they are further stigmatised and face added discrimination. Often, the discussions surrounding disability care tend to focus on physical care as the priority,… Continue reading Disability Care and the Importance of Mental Health