NDIS Support Categories
NDIS funding is split into key support categories that determine what your budget can be used for and how flexible it is. This post explains the main categories, what each typically includes, and how the “reasonable and necessary” rules influence what can and can’t be funded.
NDIS Overspending & Underspending
Overspending can leave you without essential supports before your plan ends, while underspending can mean missed progress and may raise questions at your next plan review. This post explains why both happen, the risks associated, and practical ways to find the “sweet spot.”
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.
How to Best Assist Clients at Every Stage of the NDIS Journey
Supporting participants well means understanding what they need at each step of the NDIS process. This post outlines how providers can help across the key stages of the NDIS process.
Finding the Right Service Providers
Choosing NDIS service providers can feel overwhelming, even with all the choice and control the NDIS offers. This post shares practical ways to find the right fit and explains how plan management can expand your provider choices including some unregistered providers.
Introducing the New Purple Leopard Mobile App
Purple Leopard Plan Management has launched a new mobile app through Planability (by CreAbility Systems) to help participants, carers, and support coordinators manage NDIS plans securely on the go. Learn how to get started and explore key features on the app.
Navigating Your NDIS Plan Renewal
Coming up to the end of your NDIS plan? This post explains what happens when your plan expires, the difference between a plan rollover and a full plan review, and how continuity is maintained if there are delays.
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.
Making the Most of Your Capacity Building Supports
NDIS Capacity Building funding helps your build skills, independence, and community participation. This post explains what capacity building supports are, what they can be used for, how to link them to your goals, and how plan management can help you use the budget effectively.
Making Your NDIS Budgets Last
Worried your NDIS funds are running out too fast? This post explains practical ways to stretch your budget across your plan period by spotting under-allocation early and requesting a review with evidence.
Understanding Letters of Support for NDIS
NDIS letters of support help the NDIA decide whether a support meets “reasonable and necessary” criteria especially for assistive technology and items that may be questioned at review. Learn who these letters are for, why they matter, when they’re required, and when they’re strongly recommended. The goal is to help you gather the right evidence early so reviews, reassessments, and funding decisions run smoother.
Navigating NDIS Reviews and Plan Reassessments: A Strategic Approach
Planning an NDIS review or reassessment takes strategy. This guide explains when a review is worth pursuing, why updated assessments matter, and the key questions to ask.
How to Choose Your Perfect Plan Manager
Choosing a plan manager is one part of the NDIS where you’re genuinely in the driver’s seat and that matters. This post breaks down how to filter through the noise by focusing on what counts when choosing a plan manager.
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.