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Free tools and resources for support coordinators, practitioners, participants and families. Price supports, build schedules, track budgets and prepare for plan reassessments, all in plain English.
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Built with support coordinators and practitioners in mind, and simple enough for participants and families. No sign-up needed to use them.
NDIS price calculator
Estimate costs for 100 selected hourly supports, including remote and very remote limits.
Open the tool Free toolSchedule of supports builder
Draft a support schedule line by line, see totals by budget category, then print or export it.
Open the tool Free toolPlan budget tracker
See your burn rate, the weekly planning estimate and estimated run-out dates, at a glance.
Open the tool Free toolPlan reassessment planner
Enter your reassessment date and get a week-by-week timeline for reports and evidence, as a calendar file to import.
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NDIS glossary
NDIS, decoded.
29 terms explained in plain English, from capacity building to very remote loadings.
Articles
Guides and news.
Types of mental-health therapy: understanding your options
Compare common talking therapies and prepare questions about access, suitability, costs and NDIS disability supports.
Dialectical behaviour therapy: DBT and its core skills
Learn about DBT, its four skill areas, professional assessment and how clinical therapy differs from NDIS supports.
Cognitive behaviour therapy: how CBT works
Understand CBT, what to ask a clinician, and the difference between mental-health treatment and NDIS disability supports.
What is psychotherapy? A guide to talking therapies
Understand talking therapies, appointments, costs and how mental-health treatment differs from disability support.
Anxiety disorders: understanding symptoms and support
Understand anxiety and panic, prepare for clinical assessment, and check the separate role of NDIS disability supports.
Medium-term accommodation: planning a temporary stay
Understand MTA accommodation funding, hospital and justice-system pathways, separate support costs and planning a temporary stay.
Individualised living options: plan support at home
Understand ILO planning, its two stages, separate housing costs and questions to ask before agreeing support at home.
How to Apply for SIL NDIS: Everything You Need to Prepare Before Applying for Supported Independent Living
Understanding how to apply for SIL NDIS allows participants and their families to prepare with greater confidence before beginning the funding process.
Community-Based Occupational Therapy: Supporting Everyday Independence Beyond the Clinic
Community-based occupational therapy focuses on helping individuals build practical skills and participate more confidently in everyday activities.
Understanding NDIS Home and Living Supports: Finding the Right Living Arrangement for Greater Independence
NDIS home and living supports are designed to help participants access the assistance they need while maintaining choice and control their lives.
Podiatry Treatment for Better Foot Care and Everyday Comfort
Podiatry treatment for foot care helps manage a wide range of foot ankle conditions while improving movement, balance, and long-term foot health.
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Training: A Complete Guide for NDIS Professionals
Positive behaviour support practitioner training helps professionals build the practical knowledge to understand people with complex behaviours.
Navigating Challenges with Youth Counselling: Why Mental Health Services Matter
Youth counselling plays a crucial role in promoting mental wellbeing and supporting young people through the challenges of adolescence.
Depression and low motivation: support for everyday life
Understand depression and low motivation, ask for practical help and clinical care, and check the separate role of NDIS disability supports.
Positive Behaviour Support Jobs: Empowering Individuals and Transforming Lives
Positive Behaviour Support jobs involve applying strategies that help individuals with disabilities' behaviour to promote positive alternatives.
Telehealth apps: getting ready for an online appointment
Prepare for a telehealth appointment with practical checks for technology, access, privacy, costs and a backup plan.
Kids speech therapy: communication support for your child
Prepare for a child’s speech pathology assessment, discuss communication goals and AAC, and check referral requirements, fees and NDIS funding before booking.
How a Positive Behaviour Support Therapist Builds Safer Routines
Understanding a Positive Behaviour Support Therapist is essential because they observe patterns and triggers to identify why a behaviour occurs.
7 Effective Positive Behaviour Support Examples
Discover practical positive behaviour support strategies that work. See how Unify helps build confidence and create positive change in daily life.
Speech pathologists: support for communication and swallowing
Understand speech pathology assessment, AAC and swallowing concerns, and prepare questions about consent, fees, referrals and suitable communication support.
Effective Positive Behaviour Support Strategies: A Comprehensive Guide
However, what are positive behaviour support strategies? How do we know if these strategies are effective for participants?
Everything You Need to Know About Positive Behaviour Support Plan for NDIS
Understanding a positive behaviour support plan for NDIS and any related information is essential to long-term outcomes for individuals.
Understanding the Different Levels of Support Coordination in NDIS
Understanding the levels of support coordination will help individuals receive the best care, as they assist in effectively managing their plans.
Disability Social Inclusion: Building a More Connected Community
Find out how disability social inclusion creates belonging and meaningful connections in your community. Let Unify support your journey today.
Types of Occupational Therapy That Support Daily Living and Independence
Learning about the many types of occupational Therapy will help you understand which Therapy will really help you perform your daily tasks.
Psychosocial Disability: Understanding Its Meaning and What You Need to Know
Learn what psychosocial disability means and explore how Unify's recovery-focused support helps build mental health, confidence, and independence.
NDIS property investment: SDA, supports and participant choice
Understand SDA housing, SIL supports, participant costs and choice, plus the risks behind NDIS property investment claims.
NDIS capacity building supports: a practical guide
Understand NDIS capacity building, stated funding restrictions, provider choices and questions to ask before agreeing support.
What Are the SDA Categories? Understanding NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation
Learn about the different SDA categories under the NDIS, their design standards, and how they support people with disability to live safely and independently.
SIL and SDA: the support and the home
Compare SIL daily supports and SDA specialist housing, understand separate costs and prepare questions about your home and living options.
SIL House Meaning: Everything You Should Know
Explore SIL house meaning and learn how Supported Independent Living homes provide care, and independence for people with disability.
Independent living support: finding the right help at home
Compare SIL with other in-home supports, understand separate housing costs and prepare questions about support arrangements.
Behaviour Therapy for Children: A Step Toward Independence
Explore how Behaviour Therapy for Children builds independence, improves social skills, and supports positive growth in daily life.
Why Would a Child Need Occupational Therapy: Key Insights
Discover the answer to why would a child need occupational therapy. Learn key reasons parents should know to support their child’s growth and independence.
NDIS Funding Categories: A Complete Guide for Participants
Understanding your NDIS funding categories unlocks the full potential of your plan, ensuring you maximise your support. Click here to learn more.
Early Intervention NDIS: Supporting Families from the Start
With Early Intervention NDIS, families can access essential support at the right time, helping children build confidence and thrive in everyday life.
NDIS Self Managed vs Plan Managed: Which Option is Right for You?
understanding the difference between NDIS self managed vs plan managed options is essential to determine which option is more suitable for you.
Improved Daily Living NDIS Explained: A Guide for Families
Improved Daily Living NDIS is a crucial service for individuals who wish to develop the skills necessary for a more independent life.
Assistive Technology NDIS Explained: A Beginner’s Guide
Assistive technology (AT) encompasses a wide range of devices, from basic mobility aids, such as walking canes or powered wheelchairs.
ADHD NDIS Eligibility: What You Need to Know Before Applying
Learn ADHD NDIS eligibility criteria. Unify's team can guide you through support options to help manage daily challenges and reach your goals.
Choice and Control NDIS: Confidence Through Independence
Choice and control NDIS is the right of participants to receive services that suit their needs and align with their values and goals.
Intellectual disability: understanding everyday support needs
Understand intellectual disability, assessment beyond IQ scores, everyday support planning and the distinction between diagnosis and NDIS eligibility.
How to Apply for NDIS: What You Need to Know Before You Start
How to apply for NDIS? What qualifications are required, and what documents need to be prepared beforehand?
Respite care: planning a break with the right support
Plan disability-related respite support, check STA funding and personal costs, and confirm arrangements before booking.
Psychosocial Recovery Coach: Guiding You Toward a More Empowered Life
Psychosocial recovery coach plays a vital role in helping people with psychosocial disabilities regain independence and confidence.
Trauma-Informed Practice: Compassionate Care for Healing
Trauma-informed practice exists to provide extra care for people with trauma and provide warmth to reduce the distress they experience.
NDIS Transport: What You Need to Know
NDIS transport is generally divided into three categories: general transport, specialised transport, and other transport supports.
Disability discrimination: your rights in Australia
A plain English guide to Australian disability discrimination rights, reasonable adjustments and independent complaints help.
Personal care and disability: support on your terms
A practical guide to personal care, privacy, worker competency, funding and costs to agree before disability support begins.
What is a Physical Disability? A Simple Guide for Everyone
Understand physical disability including types, causes, and how Unify can help with tailored support to improve your mobility and independence.
Is autism a disability? Understanding support and rights
Understand autism, everyday support needs, Australian disability rights and why diagnosis, NDIS access and approved funding are separate decisions.
Disability Rights: Key Laws and Policies You Should Know
Disability rights ensure equal access, inclusion, and protection from discrimination for people with disability in all areas of life.
Physical therapist or physiotherapist: choosing support in Australia
Understand Australian physiotherapy titles, check practitioner registration and plan disability-related therapy around your everyday goals.
Mental health and the NDIS: support for everyday life
Understand psychosocial disability, NDIS access, everyday support and the separate role of clinical mental health treatment.
Social Model of Disability: Building an Accessible World
The Social Model of Disability views disability as a result of societal barriers, not impairments, promoting inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities.
Is ADHD a Disability? Addressing Common Misconceptions
Is ADHD a disability? Understand how it affects daily life and what support from Unify might help you manage work, education, and wellbeing.
Disability Support Pension: eligibility, payments and next steps
Understand DSP eligibility, current payment information, official claiming steps and how income support differs from the NDIS.
What Is a Therapy Assistant?
What is a therapy assistant? Learn what a therapy assistant does, the difference between Level 1 and Level 2, and how they support NDIS therapy goals.
Assistance with Daily Life NDIS: Personal Care & Activities
Assistance with Daily Life under NDIS supports everyday tasks like personal care, cooking, and cleaning to promote independence and quality of life.
Multidisciplinary disability supports: building your team
Choose a disability support team around your goals, agree on information sharing and responsibilities, and check funding and costs.
Peer Support Services: Building Stronger Communities Together
Peer support services offer connection, guidance, and shared lived experience to empower individuals on their mental health or disability support journey.
Counselling and the NDIS: understanding funding and support
Questions to ask about counselling, disability-related therapy, clinical treatment, practitioner qualifications and NDIS funding.
NDIS telehealth: choosing online support that suits you
Explore NDIS telehealth suitability, funding and cost checks, Medicare distinctions and practical questions before an online appointment.
NDIS Therapeutic Support: Achieving Personal Growth and Fulfillment
Living with a disability can bring you unique challenges, but NDIS therapeutic support can help make a difference. Keep reading to learn more.
Life Skills Program: Developing Independence and Confidence
Life skills help individuals manage daily tasks. Learn how the NDIS life skills program empowers participants to live more independently.
NDIS Self Management: Understanding Your Rights and Options
NDIS self management offers greater control and flexibility. Let's explore how it works, its benefits, and whether it suits your needs.
Disability Care: Supporting Independence and Inclusion
Explore disability supports for daily living, personal care and community participation, with clear questions about funding and costs.
Learning disabilities: understanding and supporting learning
Understand learning difficulties, assessment pathways, school adjustments and the distinction between educational support and NDIS disability supports.
Types of learning disabilities: skills, assessment and support
Explore dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia, distinguish other learning needs and ask clear questions about assessment, school support and NDIS funding.
NDIS Plan Review: Understanding Your Rights and Options
Do you feel something is wrong with your plan? Are there reasons for a change? Read on to explore the options available for your NDIS plan review.
NDIS speech therapy: planning communication supports
Plan disability-related communication supports, check NDIS funding and quotes, and ask about assessment, indirect activity costs and delivery options.
NDIS Social and Community Participation: Achieving Life Goals
NDIS social and community participation is key to helping people with a disability contribute to their communities. Read on to learn more.
Functional capacity assessments: your everyday support needs
Understand functional capacity assessments, everyday support needs, costs and questions to ask before booking.
NDIS Careers: A Growing Field of Opportunities
Explore NDIS careers at Unify Disability Services, supporting people with disability to achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life.
Behaviour Support Practitioner: A Vital Role in Community Care
Join Unify Disability Services as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, creating positive strategies to enhance quality of life for people with disability.
Disability Support Worker: A Rewarding Career Choice
Discover fulfilling roles as a Disability Support Worker at Unify Disability Services, providing compassionate, empowering care for people with disability
Positive Behaviour Support
Read our article "Positive Behaviour Support". Explore insights, tips, and expertise on Allied Health, Behaviour & Disability care with our blog.
What Is Support Coordination?
What is support coordination? Learn what support coordination is, the levels available, what a support coordinator does and how to get it in your NDIS plan.
What Is Disability Support Services?
Learn what is disability support services, how they are funded, and the ways a disability support worker can help an NDIS participant.
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