Addiction and the NDIS — unleashing the myths & truth
Tags Accessibility Conditions Health and Wellbeing Mental Health NDIS TherapiesIt’s not just the opioid crisis — substances commonly associated with street drugs or addiction are a huge part of... Read more
When is introversion an issue?
Tags Advice Conditions Health and Wellbeing Mental Health NDIS TherapiesPeople with agoraphobia may find that the pandemic normalised a very serious condition, with many people who have a... Read more
Sleep disorders and the NDIS: What you need to know
Tags Accessibility Conditions Health and Wellbeing NDISSleep disorders are characterised by periods of time (months/years) or chronic struggles with getting the recommended... Read more
Dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia
Tags Conditions Industry NDISThis edition of Disability Support Guide will cover dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and touch on dysgraphia, along with... Read more
What is schizophrenia?
Tags Conditions Mental Health NDIS TherapiesThis edition of Disability Support Guide will cover the basics of schizophrenia, including positive and negative... Read more
What people with disability need to know about the Federal Budget (2023 – ‘24)
Tags Conditions Finance Government NDISThe Federal Government Budget was delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and several announcements will be of particular... Read more
Disabilities not supported by the NDIS
Tags Accessibility Conditions Government Mental Health NDISIf you’re wondering whether your disability is covered by the NDIS, this article will list a number of conditions... Read more
Part-time work is valuable to people with disability
Tags Employment Health and Wellbeing NDISWork isn’t just about getting paid. Employment can provide a number of benefits for people in terms of health,... Read more
Louise’s story – Advocating to get the best supports for your child
Tags NDIS User StoriesFor many women, pregnancy is a happy time full of anticipation about how life will become more exciting once their baby... Read more
Budgeting and tracking your NDIS funds
Tags Finance NDISNational Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan funding can be complicated, and it can be difficult to know what funding... Read more
Case study – Ashley’s Supported Independent Living experience
Tags NDIS User StoriesThrough their Supported Independent Living (SIL) program, Challenge Community Services has supported many clients experience... Read more
What is the difference between support coordination and plan management?
Tags Government NDISWhen you get approved for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan, you may be wondering who can help in your journey... Read more
What is the Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program?
Tags Accessibility Government Health and Wellbeing NDISThe Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program is a closed scheme that provides care and services to people... Read more
The role of a disability carer
Tags Advice NDISCaring for a person with disability is a role that often goes unrecognised, and it can include a range of physical and emotional... Read more
Younger onset dementia and disability support
Tags Conditions NDISWhile many people see dementia as an older person’s condition, there are thousands of Australians under the age of 65 who... Read more