by Kirsty | Apr 22, 2019 | Disability, Parents
I recently attended a session presented by my LAC (Local Area Coordinator), focused on how to make the most of NDIS plans. Now, while I thought I had a good grasp on all things NDIS, I actually learned quite a few things from this session, which I naturally wanted to...
by Kirsty | Mar 26, 2018 | Parents
This post is a follow on from 5 Things Special Needs Parents Should Know About the NDIS. In this post, my guest NDIS planner further explains the concept of parental responsibility. Through real world examples, you’ll see why certain supports are funded (as they...
by Kirsty | Mar 19, 2018 | Carer, Disability, Parents
This post is a follow on from 5 Things Special Needs Parents Should Know About the NDIS. In this post, my guest NDIS planner further explains 3 reasons the NDIS may decline your claim for support and why certain supports are not usually funded through the NDIS. These...
by Kirsty | Nov 23, 2015 | Disability, Education, Special Needs
So what’s new there? I’m always worrying about something. I’m a constant worrier. I worry about money. The kids. The pugs. My knee. The state of the world. The state of my house. Yep, there really isn’t much that I DON’T worry about. My...
by Kirsty | Feb 24, 2015 | Albinism, Autism, Special Needs
I’ve wanted to write this post for some time now. Actually, this is going to be the first in a series of posts about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as there are so many aspects to it that need to be explained and explored. In this first post...