Blog

NDIS, plainly put.

Articles, participant stories and policy updates written for humans — not insiders. Every piece is reviewed by a lived-experience advocate before it goes up.

Featured · NDIS Guides

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
Read article
NDIS Specialist Support Coordination: Level 3 Explained
Support Coordination

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· 6 min
NDIS Medium Term Accommodation (MTA): What It Is and How to Get It
NDIS Guides

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
NDIS Guides

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· 6 min
NDIS Assistance with Daily Life: What It Covers and How to Access It
NDIS Guides

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· 12 min
NDIS Transport Funding Explained: Levels, Eligible Uses, and Exclusions
NDIS Guides

NDIS Transport Funding Explained: Levels, Eligible Uses, and Exclusions

NDIS transport funding helps participants with disability cover the extra cost of getting around — whether that's work, medical appointments, or community activities. Learn how much you can receive, what it covers, and what it does not.

DisabilityChoice· 14 Jun 2026· 10 min
What Is Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)?
NDIS Guides

What Is Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)?

Specialist disability accommodation (SDA) is purpose-built NDIS housing for people with extreme support needs. This guide covers the four design categories, eligibility, and how to apply.

DisabilityChoice· 12 Jun 2026· 11 min
What Is an NDIS Individual Support Package?
NDIS Guides

What Is an NDIS Individual Support Package?

An NDIS individual support package is the total set of funded supports in your NDIS plan — this guide explains what's included, how the NDIA sets your funding, and what to do if your package doesn't match your needs.

DisabilityChoice· 12 Jun 2026· 10 min
NDIS Change of Circumstances: What to Do and What to Expect
NDIS Guides

NDIS Change of Circumstances: What to Do and What to Expect

Life changes — and when it does, your NDIS plan may no longer match what you need. This guide explains what counts as an NDIS change of circumstances, how to submit one, and what to expect.

DisabilityChoice· 11 Jun 2026· 9 min
Monthly digest

One useful email a month.

Plain-English NDIS updates, plan-manager news, and one new article. No spam, no sales. Unsubscribe anytime.

Around 6,000 readers · No spam, we hate it too.

What’s inside
Plain English
No jargon, no marketing. Year 7 reading level.
How often
Once a month
First Tuesday. 4-minute read.
Your data
Stays here
Never sold, never shared. Unsubscribe in one click.