Specialist Disability Accommodation (also known as SDA) refers to a specific category of housing designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with functional impairments or high support needs.
The NDIS is an invaluable support system for people with disability in Australia. To ensure clear communication and mutual understanding between NDIS participants and service providers, service agreements play a vital role.
To ensure participants receive the specific assistance they need, the NDIS offers three distinct funding categories. Each category is tailored to address different aspects of a participant's life. But what does each category include?
Becoming a nominee with regard to an NDIS Plan for your brother or sister with disability can be a different experience for everyone. In this blog, Natalie from Siblings Australia shares her experience.
There are three ways to manage your NDIS funding - agency managed, self managed and plan managed, but which is best? In this blog, we delve into these methods to help you make an informed decision.
Managing the complexities of NDIS funding can sometimes feel like navigating uncharted waters. That’s where an NDIS Plan Manager can help – a valuable resource that can ease the burden and empower individuals to make the most of their funding.
Among the various conditions covered under the NDIS, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been a topic of discussion.
We have translated information about the NDIS plan management service into eight different languages.
Lighthouse Disability’s Board have appointed Dr. John Harvey both as a new Board Director and Chair. A scientist by trade, he worked as a researcher in the health and agriculture sectors prior to joining the not-for-profit sector.
Effective from July 1 2023, there will be a price increase for our services in accordance with the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pricing guide.
Two key components of the NDIS are Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Community Participation (CP) - but do you know the difference?
July marks the heart of Winter and the start of a new financial year. Check out what we've been up to in July below.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) is a legally binding international treaty aimed at ensuring an inclusive society for people with disability.
If you're looking for a career that combines purpose and fulfillment, disability support work could be for you. Here are five great reasons why you should consider becoming a disability support worker.
June marks the start of winter, with cooler temperatures and rain. But the temperatures aren't the only thing that's cool in June - check out the cool activities we've been up to in June below.
We have a range of supported independent living disability housing vacancies in northern and eastern Adelaide. You will be supported in a family-style home by skilled support workers and matched with the right housemates.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS Code of Conduct is a set of standards developed by the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission. It outlines the legal obligations of all workers and health practitioners operating within the NDIS.
May signals the transition from autumn to winter, so it's important to take advantage of any nice weather. Check out what we've been up during May below.
Choosing a plan management provider is often one of the first NDIS-related decisions you’ll make, so it's important you know how to choose the best plan manager for you.
SIL providers are responsible for ensuring you have access to the supports and services you need to live independently. There are however, several areas of support that a SIL provider does not do.
To help our customers and NDIS participants alike, we decided to take the most commonly asked questions asked about plan management and answer them here.
Playgrounds can be enjoyed at any age, but it's hard to know which ones offer the best accessibility for people with disability.