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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 Capacity Building funding supports independence and skill development. Understand the 8 Capacity Building support categories and how they align with your NDIS plan goals.
A step-by-step guide to NDIS Participant Support Plans. Learn what to include, why they matter, and how to use them to improve your support and planning.
Learn how the NDIS can support diabetes management if your disability makes self-care harder. Understand what’s funded and how to apply.
Find out if the NDIS funds gym memberships, support workers at the gym, or home exercise equipment and what to include in your planning meeting.
Understand what "Assistance with Daily Life" means in your NDIS plan. Learn what support workers can help with, how to use Core Supports, and how to explain your daily living needs.
In 2025, the NDIS renamed Short Term Accommodation (STA) to Short Term Respite (STR) to clarify its purpose. Learn what’s changed, how to use STR correctly.
A step-by-step guide to NDIS home modifications. Includes eligibility, assessments, and support from Empowrd in Port Lincoln and across Eyre Peninsula.
NDIS pricing is changing in November 2025. Find out how therapy, travel, and community participation rules are shifting, especially in regional South Australia.
Understand how NDIS funding periods work, the difference between a plan rollover and renewal, and what happens to unspent funds in your NDIS plan.
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’re ready to be empowered to live life on your terms, we’re here to help guide the way. At Empowrd, we offer a personal, accessible, and holistic approach to NDIS Plan Management and Support Coordination. We’ll ensure your plan works for you, allowing you to focus on your goals and the things you love most.
