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NDIS Support Item Numbers: What They Are and How to Find Them
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NDIS Support Item Numbers: What They Are and How to Find Them

What an NDIS support item number is, what the support catalogue lists, how to look one up in four steps, and what to check on an invoice.

DisabilityChoice · 21 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
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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· 15 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: Level 3 Explained
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NDIS Specialist Support Coordination: Level 3 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· 5 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
What Does an NDIS Support Coordinator Do?
Support Coordination

What Does an NDIS Support Coordinator Do?

An NDIS support coordinator helps you understand your plan, connect with providers, and build your independence over time — all at no cost to you. Learn what they do, the three levels of funding, and how to get one included in your plan.

DisabilityChoice· 18 Jun 2026· 5 min
NDIS Assistance with Daily Life: What It Covers and How to Access It
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NDIS Assistance with Daily Life: What It Covers and How to Access It

NDIS Assistance with Daily Life covers personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, and community access. Find out what's funded, what's excluded, and how to get it added to your plan.

DisabilityChoice· 14 Jun 2026· 11 min
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