For Support Coordinators, carers and people with disabilities, one of the important steps in managing and advocating under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is understanding which specific disabilities have been accepted for an individual participant. This knowledge is fundamental because only the disabilities officially accepted by the NDIS will influence the type of funding and support a participant can access. The upcoming legislative changes, set to come into effect 3rd...

A Combined NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment between a Clinical Psychologist and an Occupational Therapist Is psychosocial disability a main reason why you, or your participant are accessing the NDIS? Then this article is for you! A plan review, or change of circumstances is approaching, and you find yourself looking for the best evidence supported reports, to give you the best chance in achieving a good outcome. Sounds familiar? When your diagnosis is psychosocial, you may be looking for a...

If you are just starting out on your journey to consider which support package may be a best fit for you, it may feel as difficult as standing on your head! ILO (Independent Living Options) and SIL (Supported Independent Living), are two options enabling people with disabilities to live as independently as possible, by providing them with the assistance they need to support them. Both can be funded by the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) to help you live in the way that best suits...