Empowrd Insights
Welcome to our blog, your go-to source for the latest updates and news, including NDIS developments and events for those living and working with disabilities, as well as those supporting NDIS participants and Carers. Stay informed and stay Empowrd!
NDIS support workers help with personal care, community access, daily tasks, and skill-building. Learn what they do, how to hire one, and what makes a great support worker under your plan.
Not sure which assessments the NDIS will pay for? Learn the difference between funded functional capacity assessments and unfunded diagnostic tests like ASD or IQ reports. This guide helps you avoid confusion and plan with confidence.
You don’t need a local NDIS plan manager — you need one who’s reliable, responsive, and knows how to support your goals. Discover why more participants are choosing remote plan management and how to make the right choice.
From June 2025, new and reassessed NDIS plans will reflect key PACE changes, including funding components and release periods. Learn how these updates impact participants, providers, and plan managers — and how to stay ahead.
Understanding the Differences Between Level 1, 2, and 3 Autism — and How It Impacts NDIS Eligibility
Not all Autism diagnoses meet NDIS access the same way. Understand how support needs differ between Levels 1, 2, and 3 and what evidence is required.
Get practical insights into how the NDIS supports vision impairment — from assistive tech to daily living help — and take control of your independence.
Preparing early helps you make the most of your next NDIS plan. Know what to organise, what to expect, and how to feel confident heading into your review.
A traumatic brain injury can impact life in many ways. Read this blog to learn how the NDIS helps people with TBI regain skills and independence.
Learn the difference between the NDIS and NDIA, and who to contact for what. Understand your plan better — read more on the Empowrd blog.
NDIS Plan Management and Support Coordination
At Empowrd, we are here to make your life easier. Based in Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula, we offer a personal, accessible and holistic approach to NDIS Plan Management and Support Coordination.
We provide Plan Management services across Australia, assisting with financial administration, and offer Support Coordination to participants in Port Lincoln, Ceduna, Whyalla, and surrounding areas, connecting them with the right supports and providers. Our goal is to ensure your NDIS plan works for you, so you can focus on achieving your goals and doing what you love.
Independent Support Workers Education Portal
Interested in becoming a support worker? For just $65, our 'Independent Support Workers Education Portal' gives you everything you need to understand NDIS plans, find work, and offer services as an Independent Support Worker. With essential information, templates, and resources, the portal covers how the NDIS works, finding jobs, delivering services, invoicing, and preparing support plans. Plus, you'll have access to ready-to-edit templates for quotes, service agreements, invoices, and case notes.
Be EMPOWRD to Live Your Best Life
If you are ready to be empowered to live your life to the fullest, let us steer you on the right path. To get started, sign up today or get in touch with us via our online enquiry form and we’ll get back to you shortly.
