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Managing NDIS funds

Managing NDIS funds. A basic explanation for carers of the ways to manage funds.

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Mental Health Awareness

October is Mental Health Month in NSW, Victoria and the ACT. Mental Health Month is an opportunity to raise awareness around mental health and well-being. Octo…

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Music for the soul

Music Therapy is a great tool to have in your collection. In this article, we explain the benefits, what a session looks like, and how to access NDIS funds for…

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My NDIS app

The my NDIS app has recently been released to give self-managed participants a more user-friendly way to make and manage claims, as well as view their self-man…

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My NDIS Pathway

My NDIS Pathway is your guide to becoming an NDIS Participant. This video will help you understand the path you will travel as the NDIS begins to work with you…

My NDIS Pathway (Auslan)

Australian Sign Language (Auslan) interpretation of the My NDIS Pathway video

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Nathan's NDIS Story- Today Tweed Heads, tomorrow Hollywood

Nathan tells his story about Night of Abilities and how it's a night of fun for all.

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NDIS - Leanne and Thomas' Story

Leanne tells about how she and her son Thomas have benefited from the NDIS.

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NDIS - Lindsay's NDIS Story

Hello I’m Lindsay Jeffrey, I’m from Townsville in Queensland. I’m 55. I was a commercial cleaner all my life until I woke up one morning and found that I could…

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NDIS - Live your life

In the NDIS trial sites across Australia lives are being transformed. Watch this video to hear from some of the people who have shared their experiences.

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NDIS - Mary's NDIS Story

Now that I have the NDIS I am moving into independent living, where I will have the help that I need and I will be able to have a future. I’m here now and just…

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NDIS 2.0: A New Hope

The Albanese Government has launched an Independent Review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to improve the well-being of Australians with d…

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NDIS agency overruled on sex services

This week, a unanimous federal court ruling found that NDIS funds could be used to access specialist sex therapy and sex worker services.

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NDIS at the Source Kids Expo

Events like this are really important for parents and families and children with disability to look at all of the different options, services and support they…

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NDIS Fact Sheet in Auslan

This explains the reason, launch in the Hunter, Commonwealth and State roles, working with non-government organisations, continuity of support, support for peo…

NDIS Fails - Watch ABC COMEDY

NDIS FAILS: Madeleine Stewart - Tonightly With Tom Ballard

NDIS Getting Started

Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder talk about the transition from HCWA to the NDIS. They give tips for your first meeting with an NDIS planner.

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NDIS Michael's Story

Michael Lang, a mature man with muscular dystrophy, recounts how he developed a plan of support with the NDIS planner.

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NDIS News: Plan Managed Participant Reimbursements

The way the NDIS is processing participant reimbursements is changing for plan-managed participants. Your plan managers and support network should be aware of…

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NDIS participants can use plan funds to claim for rapid antigen tests (RATs)

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC has confirmed that eligible NDIS participants can purchase rap…

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