NDIS Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology (AT) can help NDIS participants do everyday tasks more safely, easily, or independently. This guide explains what AT means, how the NDIS decides what may be funded, what evidence is needed for low-, mid-, and high-cost items, and what participants should know before buying, renting, repairing, or placing AT.
NDIS Medium Term Accommodation
Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) is an NDIS home and living support that may be funded when a participant can’t move into their long-term home because disability supports aren’t ready. This article explains the eligibility criteria, what MTA funding covers, when MTA can be extended beyond 90 days, and what to do if someone needs non-NDIS housing support.
Work & Study on the NDIS
The NDIS may fund some supports for work and study when they are disability-related, meet the NDIS funding criteria, and are not the responsibility of mainstream systems like schools, universities, or employers. This article explains what that means in practice, including common inclusions (and exclusions), how to build goals into a plan, and what to do if needs change.
Early Connections: Supporting Children Under 9 & Their Families
Early Connections are part of the NDIS Early Childhood Approach and can support children under 9 and their families whether or not the child becomes an NDIS participant. This article explains what Early Connections are, how to access them through early childhood partners, what information and supports may be provided, and what happens next.
Navigating the NDIS as Someone with Autism
The NDIS can fund a range of autism-related supports, but eligibility and planning often depend on clear evidence of functional impact and well-defined goals. This post explains how the NDIS assesses eligibility for autistic participants, and what “reasonable and necessary” can look like in practice.
Beyond Invoice Payments: What is Plan Management?
Plan management is more than processing invoices. It’s funded support that helps your manage your NDIS budget, understand funding rules, and improve choice and control.
Navigating Longer NDIS Plans
Longer NDIS Plans can reduce frequent review meetings, but life can still shift. This post explains what longer plans mean, how to request a Participant Requested Review when circumstances change, and the key evidence to provide.
Am I Eligible for Support Coordination?
Support coordination is a capacity-building support that helps you understand your plan, connect with providers, set up service agreements, and build confidence managing the NDIS over time but it’s not funded for everyone. This post explains how the NDIA assesses eligibility, when it’s most useful, and how to strengthen your request at a planning meeting with clear evidence.
What to Expect in your NDIS Planning Meeting
Your NDIS planning meeting shapes the funding and supports you’ll receive, whether you’re new to the scheme or completing a plan review. This post explains the key parts of the meeting and practical tips to prepare including when to request plan management or support coordination.
Understanding NDIS Support Coordination: Answering Your FAQs
Confused about NDIS support coordination? This FAQ guide explains what a support coordinator does, who can get funding, how eligibility is assessed, and other important frequently asked questions.
Understanding the Need for Guardianship for Your Loved One
When a person turns 18, they gain the legal right to make their own decisions, even if they can’t understand risks or communicate needs. This post explains what guardianship is, when it may be necessary for healthcare, housing, finances, and NDIS-related decisions.
Strategies and Resources to Avoid Carer Burnout
Caring for someone with a disability can be deeply meaningful, but the long-term responsibility can also quietly drain your physical and emotional reserves. This post explain what carer burnout is and offers practical strategies to reduce risk.
How to Help Reduce Support Worker Burnout
Support worker burnout is an unfortunately common reality in the disability sector, especially as demand and complexity increase across the NDIS. This post explains what burnout is, the key contributing factors, the warning signs, and practical strategies that both support workers and organisations can use to create a more sustainable, supported way of working.