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"Person explaining 'What is Disability Housing' with a purple geometric background, featuring bold text and the NDIS logo to represent accessible housing options for individuals with disabilities.
Are you or a loved one living with a disability and searching for housing solutions tailored to your needs? Discover the transformative opportunities within NDIS housing. This guide will explore how disability-friendly accommodations, like those facilitated by Marco Polo Portal, empower individuals under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). NDIS Disability housing options—ranging from Supported...
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A person with a disability and a woman are happily interacting at a table. The text "What is Supported Independent Living?" is displayed at the top.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a type of NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) support designed to help people with disabilities live as independently as possible. It includes assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and other activities that enable participants to live in shared or individual accommodations. This service aims to enhance the quality of life,...
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Does the NDIS Pay Your Rent? text with coins, a wooden house, and wooden blocks spelling RENT
Does the NDIS pay your rent? The short answer is NO, but there are systems and providers associated with the NDIS/Care Economy that may be able to help with rental costs for people living with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to support individuals with disabilities, helping them lead more independent...
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NDIS Review Home and Living - Where To From Here?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) aims to provide choice and control to people with disabilities, but recent findings in the “Working Together to Deliver the NDIS – NDIS Review” report highlight several areas needing improvement, especially regarding housing and living supports. This blog post explores these findings and demonstrates how Marco Polo is addressing...
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Ever felt like you’re playing a game where everyone else makes the rules? We get it. The current NDIS housing system is like being stuck in a never-ending episode of a reality show where the producers (a.k.a. providers) call all the shots, and the contestants (that’s you!) just have to deal with it. But fear...
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