The decision to move out of the family home is bittersweet for most people with disabilities, their caregivers, family, and friends. When stepping out of a familiar, safe environment and creating your path, there can be pride, excitement, and anxiety. While emotions are important, practical considerations also need to be..
You do have frequently come across the word “independency”, “independent support for NDIS“, and “living skills development for the NDIS”, but what does that mean? How do you ascertain the caretaker’s assurance of providing skill development for the NDIS to live independently in their own space? In this blog, we..
Is this your first move out of the house for disability support? Is there something that isn’t working for you in your group home? Before moving out, why not take an understanding of the living option? You might be eligible for the option if you would like to live..
Feeling lost when it comes to funding your NDIS plan? Others are experiencing the same thing as you. Participants who don’t understand the distinction between Capacity Building, Core Supports, and Capital Supports often ask us hundreds of questions due to their confusion. In the purview of addressing your dilemma, the..
When you live with a disability, you do face the difficulty in juggling tasks. You usually face the major problems like mobility which hinders in your capacity development. Apart from the mobility issue, you may also have difficulty managing finances, ensuring you have enough to pay for therapies, treatments, and..
Approximately 4.4 million Australians (nearly one in six) live with a disability. Yet, people with disabilities are often excluded from social relationships, community participation, leisure activities, and employment. Inclusion and diversity are critical elements of community integration for people living with disabilities. Here, we will look at community integration,..
Home modifications can be a little more complex than others, but they are still part of the NDIS, which supports participants with various items and services. A home modification is a change to the structure, layout, and fittings of a participant’s home that allows them to securely access and live..
Usually, even when trying enough to remain close to your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) member, you sometimes cannot do it. It may be either due to extreme work pressure or frequent travel; you are forced to leave them behind either in the responsibility of the caretaker or a nearby family..
The NDIS package offered by the NDIA is a useful one! Why? Firstly, you get to enjoy the Australian government’s subsidies; secondly, your loved ones are under constant care and assistance. There are nearly 4.3 million Australians with disability and in the next five years an assumption is made that..
Chronic illnesses and health-related disabilities can make it difficult for older people to live everyday life. Due to these difficulties, they are unable to provide themselves with self-care. More of the senior people are seeking help from outsiders. They are either moving into assisted living communities or entering nursing homes when..
