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25.01.2022 We’ve been listening to your feedback and have been working in the background to create a website which has a more user friendly experience on desktop, tablets and mobile. You’ll now find important information and popular content is easier to locate, our News section has been enhanced and the Provider Network directory is bigger and better than ever. Continue reading this article on our website for more handy tips and resource links. ... https://www.leapin.com.au//the-new-leap-in-website-has-la/ [Image description: A square image of four faces of people from the community.]

25.01.2022 This World COPD Day, Lung Foundation Australia are encouraging folks with COPD to Live your best Life with COPD with information available on Peer supports, Self management, Physical health and Managing emotional and mental wellbeing. Check out the World COPD Day info from @lungfoundation on the link below https://lungfoundation.com.au/get-involved//world-copd-day/... [Image description: A flesh toned and pink clip art image of a pair of human lungs.]

24.01.2022 Social Inclusion Week Australia is from 21st to 29th November (or the last week of November annually). It’s about encouraging people to reconnect and be inclusive of all walks of life! Folks that often feel excluded are young people 1225 years of age, jobless families with children, people with a disability or mental illness, those who are homeless, the elderly and Indigenous Australians. Check out ways to get involved and be inclusive on the Social Inclusion Week Australia... website! For more information from @SocialInclusionWeek, click on the link below . https://www.socialinclusionweek.com.au/about-siw [Image description: A blue and white infographic with statistical snapshot examples of diversity in Australia.]

23.01.2022 Therapy options for children have changed significantly over recent years, with new techniques and technology emerging alongside tried and true methods. Today, we’re taking a look at some of the diverse therapy options now available for children. Continue reading this article on our website for more handy tips and resource links. ... https://www.leapin.com.au//21-diverse-therapy-options-for/ [Image description: A therapist sits on the floor while holding emotion cards up for a child to point to.]

23.01.2022 Habitat and More have recently changed their name and brand to SMITHkit by H&M. To celebrate, SMITHkit by Habitat and More are offering Leap in! members 20% off every new subscription! Simply use the promo code launch20 when you sign up online and receive instant access to your SMITHkit menu and recipes. Click the link below for more information on SMITHkit from our Provider Directory. ... https://www.leapin.com.au/provider-detail/ [Image description: the SMITHkit by Habitat and More logo in different greens and navy.]

22.01.2022 Lest we forget this Remembrance Day. For more information, check out the Australian War Memorial website on the link below https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/remembrance-day... [Image description: A black and white image of a field with a red poppy at the front of the image.]

21.01.2022 NAIDOC Week 2020’s theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. and will be running from the 8th to the 15th of November to celebrate the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Always Was, Always Will Be. aims to acknowledge the hundreds of cultures and Nations of these lands and recognises the First Nations peoples have occupied and cared for our continent for over 65,000 years. For more information, check out the NAIDOC Week we...bsite on the link below https://www.naidoc.org.au/ [Image description: Celebrating NAIDOC Week Logo with green, white, red, blue and yellow traditional style artwork and the writing Always Was, Always Will Be. 8-15 Nov 2020.]

20.01.2022 Assistive technology (AT) can help you be more independent and get around easier. But like any technology, it can break down and require repairs. If you have assistive technology in your NDIS Plan, some funds for repairs and maintenance are usually included. Today we’re looking at the types of AT repairs your NDIS Plan may cover, how to arrange repairs and what happens if you need urgent or out of hours repairs.... Continue reading this article on our website for more handy tips and resource links. https://www.leapin.com.au/will-ndis-pay-for-repairs-to-ass/ [Image description: A boy sitting in his wheelchair outside in the day time is using a tablet and smiling.]

17.01.2022 At Leap in! we understand that going through the ups and downs of COVID-19 can be a challenge. As we deal with daily concerns about health, restrictions to our normal activities and uncertainty about the future it can start to feel overwhelming. These ongoing stressors can have an impact on mental and physical health, and lead to a constant feeling of tiredness or weakness known as COVID fatigue.... The good news is that there are many things you can do to combat COVID fatigue and they are easy to incorporate into your everyday life. We’ve put together some suggestions to help you manage COVID fatigue and maintain your wellbeing. Continue reading this article on our website for more handy tips and resource links. https://www.leapin.com.au/top-tips-for-managing-covid-fati/ [Image description: Man exercising in a gym holding a round weight to his chest while doing so.]

17.01.2022 Here at Leap in! HQ, we know that many NDIS participants include getting a job as one of their NDIS goals. More employers are striving to create inclusive and accessible workplaces but there is still a way to go. As a co-founder of the Brisbane Inclusive Employment Movement, Leap in! is playing a leadership role in breaking down barriers to meaningful employment for people with disabilities. Education and awareness are important aspects along the path to change. So it helps i...f you know your rights and have a basic knowledge of the law when it comes to employment. Today we’ll recap the latest NDIS employment supports and provide some pointers on your rights at work when you have a disability. Continue reading this article on our website for more handy tips and resource links. https://www.leapin.com.au//disability-and-employment-what/ [Image description: A man with a prosthetic limb is working in a furniture building factory.]

15.01.2022 Technology moves at such a fast pace that it can be hard to keep up. From devices to robotics to apps and artificial intelligence, innovation can be the key to independence for some people with disabilities. Today we are taking a look at some of the latest assistive technology trends and newly released items so you can stay tuned with the latest developments. Continue reading this article on our website for more handy tips and resource links. ... https://www.leapin.com.au/assistive-technology-trends-what/ [Image description: A man in a blue and white striped shirt is sitting in front of a laptop while smiling to someone off camera.]

15.01.2022 Purple Day encourages people to talk about epilepsy while reminding those who live with seizures, they are not alone. Epilepsy is the fourth most common brain disorder which can be caused by a variety of causes. Founder Cassidy Megan has expressed she wanted people around the world to come together and teach others about epilepsy as her inspiration for starting Purple Day. ... To found out more about Epilepsy and Purple Day visit http://www.epilepsyaustralia.net/get-involved/ [Image description: A hand is held upright with a purple ribbon to support epilepsy, on a purple background.] #purpleday2021 #epilepsyawareness #LeapIn #LeapInAu #LeapInAustralia #LeapInApp #LeapInPlanManager #LeapinNDISPlanManager #UnlockYourNDIS

15.01.2022 World Kindness Day has been celebrated in Australian schools since 2012 (worldwide for even longer!) and aims to inspire and influence kindness with the goal of a kinder world for all. For more information, check out the World Kindness Day website. Copy and paste the following URL into your website browser. https://worldkindnessaustralia.org/... [Image description: World Kindness Australia logo which has teal, red and blue hearts overlapping each other with an overlay of a white map of the world. ] #worldkindessday #worldkindnessdayaustralia

13.01.2022 The team at Leap in! has created an easy to follow guide to help highlight the key information from the NDIS Annual Report for the 2019 2020 financial year. The Annual Report is an important document because it provides information about the previous year and goals for the year ahead. It includes information about participant outcomes, financial investments and ongoing or new initiatives that improve how the NDIS operates.... Continue reading this article on our website for more handy tips and resource links. https://www.leapin.com.au/ndis-annual-report-all-you-need-/ [Image description: A girl sits looking over a laptop and smiling while doing the 'A-OK' hand sign.]

13.01.2022 The first ever Source Mama Gathering held in Brisbane last week was a wonderful evening with with fabulous guest speaker Karni Liddell, a former world record holder, Paralympic swimmer, speaker, TV presenter and ‘Mama’. Held at the Calile Hotel in Brisbane, the event was proudly sponsored by Leap in! Many of our crew, members and community of providers attended and a huge congratulations to our competition winners too. The event was an opportunity for mothers to take time out..., connect and relax as well as celebrate the journey of raising children with a disability. Continue reading this article on our website for more handy tips and resource links. https://www.leapin.com.au//karni-liddell-on-the-power-of-/ [Image description: Karni Liddell is on stage in her wheelchair and a coral tone dress presenting to a group of mama's at round dining tables with white tablecloths in a ballroom dining space at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane.]

12.01.2022 Here at Leap in! HQ we keep a close eye on the latest developments when it comes to accessibility and love seeing some of the incredible innovations entering the market. Today, we’re sharing some of the latest and creative inclusive products we’ve come across that may help to make life a little bit easier. Continue reading this article on our website for more handy tips and resource links. ... https://www.leapin.com.au//the-latest-inclusive-products-/ [Image description: A boy sits in a red wheelchair while smiling toward the camera. He has a tray of toy blocks in front of him.]

11.01.2022 Here at Leap in! HQ we want to keep you up to date with the latest information from the NDIS to help you make the most of your plan, access the supports you need and live the life you want to lead! The latest NDIS Price Guide release has some important updates that we want to let you know about. These updates, which are effective from 25 October, include:... - Changes to geographical classification of some areas - Claims for NDIA Requested Report can be made for Psychosocial Recovery Coaches supports - Claims for Irregular Supports for Supported Independent Living can be claimed using a new claims field - The example scenario under Activity Based Transport has been updated. Click the link below to read the full article on our website. https://www.leapin.com.au/ndis-price-guide-update-oct2020/ [Image description: Purple NDIS logo with four arrows pointing up in blue, sky blue, yellow green.]

11.01.2022 You might remember Dr Dinesh Palipana from his interview on the Listenable - Podcast in September? Last night he won the Queensland Australian of the Year! Congratulations, Dr Dinesh! Click the link below to check out Dr Dinesh’s acceptance speech on the Australian of the Year Awards Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AustralianoftheYear/posts/3415636551817713

10.01.2022 The Disability Support Pension (DSP) provides financial support from the government if you have a permanent physical, intellectual or psychiatric condition that stops you from working. There’s often confusion about the Disability Support Pension, particularly when it comes to who gets it and whether you can get both the DSP and the NDIS. Thanks to our friends at Endeavour Foundation and their recent update on the Disability Support Pension, today we’re featuring a question an...d answer session about the DSP which will hopefully bust some myths and clear the air. Continue reading this article on our website for more handy tips and resource links. https://www.leapin.com.au//busting-myths-about-the-disabi/ [Image description: A man in a wheelchair is being pushed through a field by a lady and she is pointing something out to him that is in the distance.]

09.01.2022 Whether you enjoy live music concerts, want to play sports or are thinking of learning to paint hobbies and interests are an opportunity to get active, make friends and learn new skills. Here at Leap in! HQ, we are regularly asked questions about what the NDIS will pay for when it comes to social and recreational activities. Can you join a club? Will the NDIS pay for sporting equipment? How about piano lessons? We take a look at what you can and can’t pay for with your NDIS... funds so you can plan your next activity with confidence. Continue reading this article on our website for more handy tips and resource links. https://www.leapin.com.au//will-the-ndis-fund-sporting-eq/ [Image description: A young teen boy in a wheelchair is playing basketball outside while wearing a blue hoodie.]

06.01.2022 Are you full of Easter sweets today? We certainly are! Leap in! HQ is closed for the Easter Monday public holiday today. Keep in the loop about all things NDIS and your plan budgets with the MyBudgets section of the Leap in! App.... We are looking forward to being back in the office tomorrow; ready to hit the ground running. [Image Description: A white bunny figurine has pink and blue macarons stacked on top and behind it.]

04.01.2022 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 second story in our series on preparing for your plan meeting, we look at the information you need about the people who support you.... Continue reading this article on our website for more handy tips and resource links. https://www.leapin.com.au/preparing-your-ndis-plan-meeting/ [Image description: A woman and a man sit outside smiling and listening to a single set of headphones together while the man holds a phone.]

03.01.2022 Join us and the rest of the world to celebrate @worldautismawarenessday today! Wear blue and kindness to participate in this year’s campaign, Light It Up Blue. World Autism Awareness Day aims to spotlight the hurdles and challenges people with autism and their families face while celebrating the unique talents of people with autism.... Find out more on how you can participate on the Autism Speaks website below. https://www.autismspeaks.org/world-autism-awareness-day [Image Description: The Autism Speaks promotional image for World Autism Month is blue writing on a white background reading We Light up with Kindness to create a more inclusive world for people with autism. Autism speaks world autism month #LightItUpBlue #LightupwithKindness framed in a blue outline.]

03.01.2022 Sunday November 8th to Saturday November 14th is National Psychology Week for the 18th year running with the @AustralianPsychologicalSociety. This year, National Psychology Week is aiming to promote awareness around psychology and its use with pain treatments. As part of the awareness campaign, they have teamed up with Australian College of Applied Psychology creating an online survey to assist research into access to psychological treatments in relation to pain treatments. ...For more information, check out the National Psychology Week website on the link below https://psychweek.org.au/ [Image description: Navy blue and pink writing on a grey background saying Psychology Week 2020 Pain: Finding the way forward with psychology #psychweek ]