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NDIS Core Supports: What They Cover and How to Use Them
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NDIS Core Supports: What They Cover and How to Use Them

NDIS core supports fund everyday needs — personal care, community access, consumables and transport. Learn what each category covers, which parts are flexible, and how to make your budget go further.

DisabilityChoice · 30 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
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NDIS Individualised Living Options (ILO) Explained
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NDIS Individualised Living Options (ILO) Explained

NDIS ILOs (Individualised Living Options) let you choose where you live and who supports you, while the NDIS funds the support. Learn who ILO suits, what it covers, and how the two-stage process works.

DisabilityChoice· 30 Jun 2026· 9 min
NDIS Short Term Accommodation (STA): What It Is and How to Access It
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NDIS Short Term Accommodation (STA): What It Is and How to Access It

NDIS short term accommodation (STA) funds temporary stays with 24/7 support for participants and carers. Learn what it covers, how many days you can access, and how to get it into your plan.

DisabilityChoice· 28 Jun 2026· 10 min
NDIS Registered Providers: What They Are and How to Find One
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NDIS Registered Providers: What They Are and How to Find One

NDIS registered providers are approved by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Learn the difference from unregistered providers, which supports require one, and how plan management expands your choices.

DisabilityChoice· 28 Jun 2026· 7 min
What Is Psychosocial Disability? The NDIS Explained
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What Is Psychosocial Disability? The NDIS Explained

Psychosocial disability describes the functional impact of a mental health condition on daily life — not the diagnosis itself. Learn what the NDIS covers, how to access support, and what recovery coaching can help you achieve.

DisabilityChoice· 23 Jun 2026· 9 min
NDIS Funding for Autism: How Much Can You Get?
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NDIS Funding for Autism: How Much Can You Get?

NDIS funding for autism can unlock thousands of dollars in yearly support. This guide covers how much autistic participants typically receive, which ASD levels the NDIS funds, what the money can cover, and how to build the strongest possible plan.

DisabilityChoice· 23 Jun 2026· 11 min
NDIS Capacity Building Supports Explained
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NDIS Capacity Building Supports Explained

NDIS Capacity Building supports fund therapy, employment, and skills development to build your independence over time. Learn what all 9 categories cover and how to make the most of this budget.

DisabilityChoice· 21 Jun 2026· 9 min
NDIS Specialist Support Coordination Explained
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NDIS Specialist Support Coordination Explained

Specialist support coordination is a higher-level NDIS service for participants with complex needs. Learn who qualifies, how it is funded, and how it differs from standard support coordination.

DisabilityChoice· 21 Jun 2026· 8 min
NDIS Medium Term Accommodation (MTA): What It Is and How to Get It
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NDIS Medium Term Accommodation (MTA): What It Is and How to Get It

NDIS medium term accommodation (MTA) funds temporary housing for up to 90 days when a participant's permanent home is not yet available. Learn who qualifies, what it covers, and how to get MTA added to your NDIS plan.

DisabilityChoice· 18 Jun 2026· 9 min
NDIS SLES: School Leaver Employment Supports Explained
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NDIS SLES: School Leaver Employment Supports Explained

SLES (School Leaver Employment Supports) is an NDIS programme that helps young people with disability build the skills they need to transition from school into employment. Learn who qualifies, what the funding covers, and how to get SLES added to your plan.

DisabilityChoice· 18 Jun 2026· 8 min
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