Toowoomba is a beautiful, thriving city on the Darling Downs, making significant strides in enhancing accessibility and providing support for individuals with disabilities. With a growing number of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) options, inclusive activities, and strong community support, Toowoomba…
The NDIS Co-Design Reset
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is listening to the concerns of stakeholders and are making changes to its co-design approach. The changes aim to ensure the most critical reforms to the NDIS receive the attention they deserve, allowing for…
Home and living supports options when you aren’t granted SDA
If you aren’t granted Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) but still need housing and living support, there are several home and living support options available through the NDIS and other services. These options focus on helping you live as independently as…
NDIS lists of Supported, Replacement and Excluded Supports
In October 2024, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) introduced significant reforms to its funding policies. These changes include clear lists specifying which supports are eligible for funding and which are excluded. The Government have brought the reforms in aiming…
New NDIS Eligibility Reassessment Timeframes
What Has Changed? In September 2023, the NDIA introduced significant changes to eligibility reassessments, sparking widespread concern among people with disabilities and their families. The most contentious issue was the 28-day deadline for participants to provide further information when contacted…
SDA on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is evolving into one of the most inclusive and accessible cities in Australia, setting a benchmark for accessible living, including Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) options. With purpose-built homes that support people with significant functional impairments or high…