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A lot of us would love a break away, which is why today we’re answering some frequently asked questions about the NDIS and travel.
Does the NDIS fund holidays?
The answer is no, the NDIS does not cover holidays 👉but it may cover use of your funds for the cost of care and support while you are on holidays, if travel supports the goals in your NDIS plan.
The devil is in the detail when you travel. This is especially true if you have a disability.
So many things can make or break a vacation – the time of year of travel, cancellation policies, lack of information about facilities and services – and then to also consider accessibility as well?!
A program for carers wanting to re-enter the workforce
Did you know there are 2.65 million unpaid carers in Australia which roughly equates to 1 in 10 people? Carers are a vital part of the community that provide unpaid help, support or assistance to family members or friends with disability, metal illness, chronic conditions and the frail aged.
The different pathways to employment - watch Soulaie’s journey
Finding employment can be difficult for everyone, and when you have a disability, there can be even more barriers you might face.
Soulaie, part of the team here at Kinora, wanted to share her own personal journey, as she’s had a range of different experiences in finding employment to get to where she is today.
Not sure if your psychosocial disability is eligible for the NDIS? Here’s what you’ll need to access supports.
A large proportion of NDIS participants are now being funded for their psychosocial disabilities, however the journey to becoming funded is often quite difficult. We’re here to help you understand the eligibility requirements, and the best types of evidence to gather to strengthen your application.
Raising Disability Awareness - One Mum’s journey to connect through experiences, rather than diagnoses.
Community connection and education are key to getting the most out of the NDIS. Kinora user Heidi shares her journey as she supports her daughter Poppy with Triple-X syndrome, and comes to realise it’s more about focusing on shared experiences rather than shared diagnoses.
Changes to Support Coordination flexibility, and where to go from here
Over Covid, the NDIS offered additional support measures - one of which was adding support coordination into core budget. This change relieved a great load of pressure off anxious participants, but also gave them a lifeline to the community in a time when we were all physically isolated from one another. Fast forward to Thursday 25th February 2021, and the NDIA announced that they would be removing this option in 3 days…
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