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NDIS continence assessments: what to expect and how to prepare

Understand NDIS continence assessments, who can assess you, what to prepare, report requirements and costs. Use our checklist before booking.

DisabilityChoice · 15 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
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NDIS Plan Manager Payment Error: What to Do Next
Plan Management

NDIS Plan Manager Payment Error: What to Do Next

What to do when your NDIS plan manager pays the wrong amount or the wrong provider: five steps to fix it, what to include in your message, and where to escalate.

DisabilityChoice· 19 Sep 2026· 9 min
How to Choose an NDIS Plan Manager: 8 Questions to Ask
Plan Management

How to Choose an NDIS Plan Manager: 8 Questions to Ask

Eight questions to ask before you choose an NDIS plan manager, what a good answer sounds like, and what to do if the fit is wrong.

DisabilityChoice· 19 Sep 2026· 9 min
NDIS Core Supports: What They Cover and How to Use Them
NDIS Guides

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· 10 min
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
NDIS Guides

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
NDIS Guides

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?
NDIS Guides

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
NDIS Guides

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
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