In a world that celebrates major achievements, it can be easy to overlook the smaller victories. The new job. The university degree. The driver’s licence. The house purchase. The big milestones tend to receive the most attention. But for many people living with disability, some of the most important achievements [...]
Before someone is an NDIS participant, they are a person. Before they are a diagnosis, they are a son, daughter, parent, sibling, friend, student, employee, volunteer, artist, sportsperson or dreamer. Yet throughout much of their lives, people with disability are often described by what they need rather than who they [...]
For most Australians, the cost-of-living crisis has meant making difficult financial choices. For many Australians living with disability, that struggle started long before rising interest rates, inflation and increasing household bills. People with disability often face what advocates and researchers have increasingly described as the“hidden disability tax”: the additional costs [...]
When people hear the term Assistive Technology, they often think about wheelchairs or mobility aids. But Assistive Technology is much more than equipment. It’s about freedom. It’s about participation. And most importantly, it’s about giving people with disability the tools they need to live life on their own terms. At [...]
Navigating the NDIS can feel overwhelming – especially when you’re trying to make sure your plan truly supports your life, goals, and independence. Many participants and families worry about using funding “incorrectly,” while others don’t realise how much flexibility and opportunity their plan actually offers. The good news? With the [...]
Since May 2025, the NDIA has changed how funding is released in new NDIS plans. Instead of getting your full 12-month budget upfront, it’s now split into smaller blocks – often quarterly. While this change aims to improve budgeting and oversight, it also brings new challenges. Here’s what you need [...]
Empowering Independence: The Role of the NDIS in Daily Life Independence is a fundamental right—one that everyone deserves. For Australians living with a disability, the journey towards autonomy is often shaped by the support they receive at home, in the community or through non-face to face services. The National Disability [...]
