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Many NDIS participants will have some sort of therapeutic supports in their NDIS Plans. “Therapeutic supports” is a phrase that covers many types of supports delivered by a range of different providers. Collectively, therapeutic supports are those...

Here at Leap in! we are often asked whether NDIS participants can use sole traders or self-employed contractors as support workers. The simple answer is yes! However, this option is only available to some NDIS participants, depending on how you...

A non-profit organisation in Queensland is helping young people with disabilities and their families to dream… and achieve their dreams. Drawing on a foundation of martial arts, The Compass Institute offers education, skills-based training and...

It can sometimes be difficult to know exactly how to prepare for your NDIS Plan meeting. But a little preparation will help you feel more confident about going into your meeting and means you won’t have to remember everything on the day. In the...

Do you dream of having your own business? Do you already own a business but feel as though you would like more support? New NDIS supports available from 1 July mean there are now more opportunities to get the help you need to develop a career...

This story is part of the Inclusive employment series. Equality of opportunity in employment is enshrined in federal and state legislation in Australia. Businesses that discriminate against a person in employment because of a disability may be...

This story is part of the Inclusive employment series.  Inclusive workplaces have been described in the Getting to equal report as the “next frontier of corporate social responsibility”. But how do you prepare for welcoming more diverse employees...

This story is part of the Inclusive employment series. Adopting more inclusive employment practices delivers benefits for businesses, employees and the community as a whole. Studies show that many people with a disability want to work and, given...